MercyOne
Emergency Department Educator Nursing Education
MercyOne, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
Description
This Clinical Education Specialist will support the Emergency Department at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, the largest medical center in Iowa. The role involves nursing program/course development, classroom instruction, educational consulting, and leadership across unit service lines and the organization.
General Summary Responsible for nursing program/course development and classroom instruction, encompassing assessment, problem identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Acts as an educational consultant for teaching programs and projects and provides expert guidance as a practice nurse.
Essential Functions
Functions as an expert clinician in a specialty or subspecialty of nursing practice (i.e. acute care, geriatrics, critical care, cardiology).
Determines and appraises patient‑specific and population‑based programs of care (i.e. NRP, ECCO, NOEP, POEP, ENA, Periop, etc.).
Assists in identifying needs for new standards, policies, guidelines and procedures within the organization and across systems. Functions as a change agent by identifying the needs, competencies, strengths, and opportunities to improve critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.
Develops educational plans and learning resources. Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and community organizations as requested and in accordance with adult learning principles.
Provides frequent feedback to build knowledge and levels of competency in clinical practice.
Facilitates evidence‑based practice by bringing nursing research to the point of care.
Serves as a mentor to assist in the development of professional unit preceptors.
Advises, collaborates, translates, integrates, and evaluates research that is in the literature and/or in progress within the organization through practice, education, and reflective discussion with staff.
Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of the Iowa Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission, and American Nurses Association accepted standards of nursing practice.
Serves as a resource in the area of specialty and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Maintains a broad base of current clinical and theoretical concepts of professional nursing practice within the area of specialty/focus.
Utilizes information technology for data input, analysis, retrieval and program development and presentation.
Collaborates with leaders to oversee and support onboarding and orientation plans for new hires.
Maintains clinical competence by providing nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Current State of Iowa licensed registered nurse.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required or actively enrolled in an MSN program. Degree in Nursing Education preferred. Master’s Degree must be obtained within five years of hire.
Minimum three years acute care clinical nursing experience.
Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Education and Training
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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General Summary Responsible for nursing program/course development and classroom instruction, encompassing assessment, problem identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Acts as an educational consultant for teaching programs and projects and provides expert guidance as a practice nurse.
Essential Functions
Functions as an expert clinician in a specialty or subspecialty of nursing practice (i.e. acute care, geriatrics, critical care, cardiology).
Determines and appraises patient‑specific and population‑based programs of care (i.e. NRP, ECCO, NOEP, POEP, ENA, Periop, etc.).
Assists in identifying needs for new standards, policies, guidelines and procedures within the organization and across systems. Functions as a change agent by identifying the needs, competencies, strengths, and opportunities to improve critical thinking, interpersonal, and technical skills.
Develops educational plans and learning resources. Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and community organizations as requested and in accordance with adult learning principles.
Provides frequent feedback to build knowledge and levels of competency in clinical practice.
Facilitates evidence‑based practice by bringing nursing research to the point of care.
Serves as a mentor to assist in the development of professional unit preceptors.
Advises, collaborates, translates, integrates, and evaluates research that is in the literature and/or in progress within the organization through practice, education, and reflective discussion with staff.
Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of the Iowa Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission, and American Nurses Association accepted standards of nursing practice.
Serves as a resource in the area of specialty and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Maintains a broad base of current clinical and theoretical concepts of professional nursing practice within the area of specialty/focus.
Utilizes information technology for data input, analysis, retrieval and program development and presentation.
Collaborates with leaders to oversee and support onboarding and orientation plans for new hires.
Maintains clinical competence by providing nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient’s care plan in coordination with the physician.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required
Current State of Iowa licensed registered nurse.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required or actively enrolled in an MSN program. Degree in Nursing Education preferred. Master’s Degree must be obtained within five years of hire.
Minimum three years acute care clinical nursing experience.
Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Education and Training
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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