Clinical Educator

Overview

Unit Based Educator- 2 North Surgical / Orthopedic - Lutheran

Primarily Days, 8 hours per week. In Conjunction with Full Time Acute RN Position on 2 North.

Benefits Eligible

2 North is a 30-bed medical-surgical unit that provides acute care services to inpatients and observation patients. The unit specializes in Orthopedics, Gynecology, Urology, and Abdominal Surgery. 2N also can care for patients requiring remote telemetry. Our patient population includes pediatric, adolescent, adult, and aging adult.

Collaborates with nursing leadership and education professionals to coordinate, influence, and assist with the implementation of nursing care and related nursing activities at the nursing unit level .  Assesses, develops and implements orientation and education programs for department staff to positively impact the quality of patient care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few :

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s degree required. BSN Preferred but not required.

Experience : Two years of experience in relevant clinical area required. Would prefer a minimum of five years Med-Surg experience.

License(s) / Certification(s) : Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Strongly encourage certification in one of the following areas : CMSRN, NICHE, or Ortho.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional educational and lifestyle backgrounds. Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.

Other : Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.