RN Educator - Full-time, Day Shift

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

Collaborates with Unit/Department/Clinic Managers, nurse leaders, and other educators to provide educational programs with the goal of enhanced clinical practice, professional growth of the staff and the assurance of safe and effective healthcare to patients.

Maintains ongoing participation in the effective provision of professional development activities including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational activities according to established standards.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Colleague must have an RN license, as defined by their primary work state (Idaho or Oregon), issued prior to hire date.

Those colleagues hired before January 1, 2020 must provide licensure or proof of application in process in their secondary state by August 28, 2020.

Individuals hired in this role after January 1, 2020, must provide licensure or proof of application in their secondary state by August 28, 2020 or within six months of hire, whichever date is later.

Three years of direct patient care experience in the role of a registered nurse required. Experience in nursing education desirable.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Uses principles of education and adult learning to design educational activities.

Promotes a learning environment in a manner that enhances learner's competence to provide quality healthcare and to enhance clinical skills through group activities, classroom lecture presentations, individual instruction or the general use of role model and mentoring concepts.

Integrates research, evidence-based practice, and current literature into educational activities.

Reflects an integration of knowledge, skills, experience and attitude needed to present educational offerings to staff engaged in direct patient care, certification, accreditation, compliance standards and risk management.

Facilitates participation in the development, attainment and evaluation of nurse and other colleague orientation. Participates in education needs assessment for Patient Care Services.

Provides focused education to specific units/clinics/departments. Demonstrates awareness of need for self-growth and pursues personal growth

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health!

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Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran