At TriHealth we're revolutionizing surgical care through precision medicine and advanced abdominal procedures. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Educator to join our Precision Abdominal Surgery Unit-a leader in cutting-edge treatment for abdominal conditions. If you're passionate about education and advancing clinical excellence, this is your opportunity to make a profound impact. Your role: Step into the Precision Abdominal Surgery Unit, where technology meets meticulous surgical care. As the Nurse Educator and Clinical Instructor, you'll be at the forefront of bridging clinical expertise with emerging medical innovations. Imagine walking into the unit each day, where you guide a team of nurses through complex patient care scenarios-ranging from laparoscopic surgeries to robotic-assisted resections-preparing them to deliver highly specialized care for intricate abdominal conditions. In this advanced surgical environment, you'll develop comprehensive training programs that incorporate the latest precision techniques, from pre-operative assessments to post-operative recovery protocols. Whether it's conducting simulation labs for cutting-edge minimally invasive surgeries or mentoring a nurse through an emergency post-op complication, your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our staff remains skilled, confident, and adaptable. Collaboration will be at the core of your daily routine. You'll work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to create a seamless care experience, ensuring that nurses are fully equipped to manage the unique challenges of abdominal surgery patients. Your expertise will empower the nursing team to excel in delivering tailored care plans and improving patient outcomes in a high-stakes, rapidly evolving environment. Your daily mission will involve to assess, develop, deliver, coordinate and evaluate learning activities for nursing staff to meet orientation, regulatory training, and continuing education needs. This position collaborates with the nursing leadership team to support quality patient care and strategic initiatives. Use good interpersonal communication skills and develops collegial relationships with peers. Responsible on a (system wide) level to help create and present education to include Professional Nurse Residency program. You will be required to hold a seat on an organizational council or committee and hold a seat on the Nursing Clinical Support Team. This position requires you to be in a staffing position for 8 hours per pay period to help maintain excellence in skills. Exhibits creative and effective problem solving and initiative in managing change. Independently and efficiently performs responsibilities and day to day tasks. Why Join Us? At TriHealth, we're not just offering a job-we're offering a chance to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact. As a key member of the orthopedic unit, your voice will shape policies, improve processes, and empower staff to perform at their best. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and advancement, where you can thrive and push the boundaries of what it means to be a nurse educator and clinical instructor. MinimumJob Requirements:
* Master's Degree in Nursing or Masters in a related field with BSN.
* Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position.
* Registered Nurse with valid license in the state of OH.
* Demonstrated expertise in area of clinical specialization Exceptional interpersonal relations and skills in problem solving, learning, instructing, and instructional planning
* Membership in related professional organization desired
* 3-4 years experience Clinical in Nursing Nursing practice in an acute or related specialty field
* 2-3 years experience Professional in Nursing Experience as staff educator
Job Responsibilities:
* Provides support for the competency-based orientation and evaluation of nursing staff. Collaborates in the development of unit specific orientation plans. Evaluates the outcomes of unit based orientation plans and recommends appropriate improvements. Supports the clinical competency assessment program facilitating the feedback, individual action planning, and documentation processes. Provides basic and advanced developmental support to unit preceptors. Facilitates the development of critical thinking skills in new graduate nurses through the planning and coordination of orientation activities and processes.
* Provides and promotes educational services in area of specialty. Collaborates in the identification and assessment of nursing team educational needs. Prioritizes needs in collaboration with management team and plans appropriate learning activities to meet prioritized needs. Develops, implements, and evaluates team educational materials and programs, and considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in developing educational activities. Applies advanced level educational principles and skills to improve patient and family outcomes. Facilitates the application of research findings from the literature into practice.
* Contributes to the development, maintenance, and change of the health care delivery system. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit, department, and institutional goals. Role models professional standards of nursing practice. Serves as an advocate for nurses and as a mentor to members of the health care team. Collaborates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care for patients and family.
* Participates in clinical quality improvement activities in the health care setting, promoting excellence. Participates in the evaluation of nursing care and patient outcomes. Collaborates with management in the identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of process and clinical quality activities. Initiates or participates in nursing research and evidence-based practice in order to improve staff education and/or patient care. Identifies, recommends, and facilitates implementation of clinical best practices. Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records.
* Defines goals and pursues opportunities for professional growth. Identifies knowledge and skill needs through self-assessment, peer review, and customer feedback, and provides peers with constructive feedback regarding their practice. Participates in review of current literature/research and CMS regulatory changes. Participates in a variety of educational activities in order to maintain and increase competence including continuing education, specialty certification, professional organization membership/leadership, formal education and participation in hospital-based or industry based learning.
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Frequently
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
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