Unit Based Educator - 3E Med/Surg - Lutheran

UnityPoint Health Des Moines

Shift: 8 hours/week, hours varied 

*shift will be in conjuction with an Acute RN position

Benefits Eligible

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.  

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.

• Integrates the UnityPoint Health Moines Nursing Expectations of Performance in all aspects of care delivery and professional practice
• Collaborates in developing, implementing, and evaluating standards of evidenced based practice and policies/procedures related to care  
• Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical orientation for nursings
• Supports the clinical preceptor for effective clinical education of staff  
• Assesses the educational needs of staff and identifies learning needs 
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of in services and continuing education offerings for clinical staff using formal and informal teaching methods. 
• Serves as a resource to clinical staff involved in the care of the patient in the specific area of clinical expertise. 
• Consults with nursing leadership with regards to concerns/issues about clinical competence, equipment, and care delivery systems related to specific patient care problems/populations 
• Demonstrates interdisciplinary team membership by being objective and open to other’s views, giving and welcoming feedback, contributing to team goals, and putting success of team above own interest. 
• Use of formal and informal mentoring and just in time teaching methods   
• Resource for the development and evaluation of competency based orientation and skills validation. 
• Acts as a positive role model and resource for staff  
• Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing own skill and knowledge in the clinical work area  
• Maintains an awareness of evidenced based nursing and research in clinical area  
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. 
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests

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. 

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. 

• Multicultural sensitivity. 
• Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. 
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

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