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Job Description
This is a great opportunity... No Weekends or Holidays and No On Call! We are looking for a Registered Nurse to work in our Education Department as the Nurse Educator. What does it mean to be a team member at Iroquois Memorial Hospital? It means that the patient is truly at the center of everything we do. It means that the quest for excellence is not just a goal, but a given. It means building an environment where our providers and our employees can deliver the best in healthcare. It also means that each employee or volunteer is vital to the healing process, because we can only achieve the extraordinary together. IMH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and great work environment. If this sounds like a role that might be a good fit for you, please apply today and let s talk more about this opportunity.
Job Title:
Nurse Educator Department:
Education Status:
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm Summary/Objective Coordinates educational programs for hospital and resident home employees. Documents education provided and the employees who attend. Ensures that quality educational programs are provided to hospital and resident home employees. Assists in the development of orientation programs. Helps to ensure that current policy and procedures are in compliance with standards of practice. Coordinates post hire physical requirements for all employees. Communicates with management in order to meet the needs of individual departments. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Plans, organizes and implements general orientation, annual re-orientation, and nursing orientation programs for all levels of personnel in the hospital. Plans, coordinates and conducts continuing education programs for employees. Coordinates, development and maintenance of educational records on all staff with Human Resources, reports completion of annual requirements to department Directors in a timely manner. Collaborates and maintains reports as required. Maintains evaluation of educational programs. Evaluates personnel in skill training and orientation programs and makes recommendations to the Nurse Manager. Determines effectiveness of orientation materials and procedures, revises and updates as needed. Sets up demonstrations of clinical equipment to acquaint hospital staff to new equipment and assists with the competency of staff on the use of new equipment. Plans, coordinates and conducts regular and special inservice training sessions for hospital staff to acquaint them with new procedures, trends, and developments in patient care techniques to provide opportunity for individual members to develop to their fullest potential. Ensures that standards established by professional organizations and/or agencies for the professional staff are current and incorporated in curriculum or program. Assists with coordination of educational programs for volunteer staff as assigned. Applies knowledge of all hospital procedures, safety rules, supervision techniques and related information to formulate training curriculum and organizes lectures, training manuals, visual aids and other training implements. Lectures and demonstrates procedures using appropriate visual aids. Coordinates CPR, PALS, and ACLS instruction for the hospital staff. Serves as liaison to American Heart Association Regional Coordinator and is responsible for annual onsite reviews. Develops educational programs to meet regulatory mandatory requirements including but not limited to the Joint Commission, CMS, IPT, ect. Other duties as assigned. Competencies Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficient with computer software to create training and presentations. Self-directed, independent, goal oriented behavior. High ethical practice standards. Required Education and Experience Bachelor s degree in nursing preferred. Experience in developing and presenting successful educational programs. Licenses/Certifications Current State of Illinois RN license. Certification in
BLS, ACLS & PALS
preferred. Benefit Medical Insurance Dental/Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401K Paid Time Off Iroquois Memorial Hospital is a 25 bed hospital located in Watseka, Illinois. The hospital facility is comprised of clinical and diagnostic services which are dedicated to providing high quality health care services to the community. These services include but are not limited to an Emergency Room, full service OR suites, an inpatient care unit, therapy services, advanced medical imaging, Home Health, and Hospice Care. The hospital operates rural health clinics in Watseka, IL, Gilman, IL, Milford, IL, Saint Anne, IL and Kentland, IN. The hospital also operates a skilled nursing facility, Iroquois Resident Home, which is attached to the hospital property. #IMHonIndeed
