Professional Development Nurse (Nurse Educator) | OB/Nursery, L&D

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Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Gundersen Health System is seeking a full-time RN,Professional Development Nurse (Nurse Educator) supporting ourMaternal Child Service Line (OB/Nursery, L&D) , based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

What you will do:

• Fulfill a 1.0 FTE; salaried position
• Typical work schedule isnormal business hours; however, with supporting a 24/7 team, flexibility for off-shift support is required
• Provide clinical expertise and practice guidance for RNs and CNAs in our OB/Nursery, L&D units
• Facilitate professional role development and growth of nursing staff along the continuum from novice to expert!
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the orientation and onboarding process for new staff
• Support nursing education, competency, and professional development while "guiding by the side"
• Act as a change agent and advocate while participating in system-wide improvement work and projects
• Collaborate with department-based leadership teams as well as a large group of Acute Professional Development Nurses

What you will get:

• Starting annual salary of$86,923+ MORE for experience
• This position allows you to learn about the organization in a different way with the opportunity to connect with cross-functional teams, allowing you to see the bigger picture of healthcare
• Autonomy to create and deliver what's needed for staff development, unique to the specific department
• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Top rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required + a master's degree in nursing required within five years of hire date
• Minimum of 2-3years of relevant RN experience in an acute OB/Nursery, L&D settingis necessary. Ideal candidate will hold current certifications in: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO), and Fetal Monitoring - basic, intermediate, high risk

Skills that will help you be successful in this role include leadership, professionalism, organization, accountability, and collaboration

RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

We're healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it's more than our practice. It's who we are.

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest's most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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