Unit Based Educator-2N Med / Surg-Lutheran

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.

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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.