Nurse Educator - CNOR & OR Experience Required Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting job opportunity for a experienced full time Nurse Educator in the OR - Department of Nursing with CNOR certification REQUIRED.

The Nurse Educator provides clinical education to nursing and patient care staff and facilitates evidenced-based practices within a specialized area of nursing. The incumbent collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Moreover, this employee provides direct specialty nursing services to patients, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related UHealth policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Core Job Functions

• Provides education and resources to enhance patient care.
• Assists staff with educational needs, problem resolution, time management, and critical thinking skills development.
• Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.
• Implements clinical skills activities within established clinical and preceptorship models, monitors data trends, and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Provides staff support in the development of patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards.
• Consults with and serves as a clinical resource for unit management to ensure quality patient care.
• Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments, and coordinates in-service training and workshops.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Maintains professional knowledge by affiliating with professional and technical organizations, and participating in applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Additional information

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution, CCNE or ACEN required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
• Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida RN license required
• CNOR certification required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Additional information

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Pay and benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff