Nurse Educator, Nursing Education, Full Time

Transplant Nurse Educator, Transplant Program Full-Time Days Full-time
Compensation: USD 45 - USD 72 - hourly
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Transplant Nurse Educator
The Transplant Nurse Education Coordinator is a Registered Professional Nurse who is accountable for formal and informal staff education, including general program orientation. The Transplant Nurse Education Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics. The Transplant Nurse Education Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Integrates theoretical knowledge, best available evidence and clinical expertise in nursing practice into educational experiences.
Serves as a role model for "Patients First" philosophy.
Facilitates formal and informal education of the staff, which may include: nurses, Transplant Nurse Coordinators (TNC), Social Workers, Dieticians, and support staff.
Coordinates and facilitates program specific orientation in conjunction with the NM Academy, peers, managers, medical faculty, and the Department of Professional Development.
Develops and evaluates initial orientation and training programs to establish initial competencies.
Identifies needs of staff and develops education strategies in conjunction with manager.
Integrates best available evidence into education programs.
Maintains competency in each area of transplant program through providing direct patient care as needed as needed and through the role as clinical instructor during orientation of new team members.
Additional Functions Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces.
Remains clinically proficient within within transplantation and/or cellular therapy.
Ensures that training represents age specific requirements for primary patient population served.
Participates in direct patient care as a Transplant Nurse Coordinator (TNC).
Develops education plans around practice changes to support quality, performance improvement and patient safety.
Develops education plans and proposed practice changes to support the Nursing Quality and Patient Safety Committee as appropriate
Assist with policy development and policy review, including recommending new clinical guidelines as appropriate.
Required: Current license as a Registered Nurse State of Illinois Professional Nurse or eligible in Illinois
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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