Nurse Educator

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Job description

*Women's and Children's area*

Who We Are

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region's largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

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.

What You Will Bring:

Education

MSN or MS in related field required or actively pursing MSN

Experience

Registered Nurse with five years clinical experience

Certification & Licensures

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required *

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.

What You Will Get:

* Competitive salary
* Flexible scheduling
* Health Insurance
* Paid Time Off
* Wellness Program
* Tuition Assistance
* Retirement Plan
* Life Insurance
* some benefits are subject to change due to job status

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.

We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks

VA State Police

3rd party Background Check

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Grade

1N7

Physical Demands

20 C Nurse Educator