Unit Nurse Educator Acute Care / RN

Overview

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Description

7am-7:30pm / Full-Time / 36 hours

The Unit Nurse Educator role is for a clinical nursing expert who leads the application of evidence-based practices to manage complex patient care, while serving as a resource to staff, physicians, and families. The position focuses on staff development, including educational programs, preceptorships, and mentoring, to ensure optimal patient outcomes and professional growth. Additionally, the role involves coordinating resources, evaluating clinical practices, and fostering effective communication within the unit to maintain high standards of care and operational efficiency. This individual will:

• RN Clinician Educator Regarded as clinical expert and role model in application of the nursing process and evidence-based practice to manage the complex care needs of specific patient populations.
• Serves as a resource person to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members.
• Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.
• Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example.
• Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience.
• Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty.
• Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.
• Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms.
• Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
• Role models time management skills through example.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.
• A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Certification: BLS certification
• ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
• Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
• Must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488. PLAN:
• Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
• Completion of VIP or EBP Project.
• Achieves points/electives and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
• Completion of formal preceptor training workshop.
• Preferred Qualifications: Education: MSN or DNP Certification: Nursing certification preferred

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Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.