Nurse Educator - PACU - Full Time - First Shift

Develop and apply evidenced based nursing practice standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Oversees evidence-based, individualized, effective care to patients and families in an environment of clinical excellence. Oversees the development, planning, presentation and evaluation of educational activities within areas of expertise which fosters the development of competencies in the learner. Provides and supports Shared Governance and professional practice activities to achieve departmental and overall nursing organizational goals. Oversee the orientation of new employees on nursing units including development and maintenance of weekly orientation objectives and monitoring each employee's progress. Supports house wide professional practice education programs such as nursing assessment, preceptor classes, shared governance and professional practice ladder. Understands PI principles and oversees process improvement and risk management issues. Serves to enhance staff nurse retention by role modeling professional practice.

Education

MSN or MS in related field required or actively pursing MSN

Experience

Registered Nurse with five years of clinical experience required

Certification & Licensures

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required * New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia with either a: Multi-state license, under the Nurse Licensure Compact OR Single-state license, valid in Virginia only. Certification in specialty preferred

Qualifications

Expertise in a clinical specialty area Knowledge and skills to develop adult education programs. Understanding of Performance Improvement and outcomes management.

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Physical Demands

20 C Nurse Educator

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.