staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator - $28+ per hour Job Listing at North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS (Job ID 5720124-2024-10-25)

Description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Educator for a nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

• Specialty: Educator
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

**Staff Education/Training:** Evaluates need for/develops and implements continuing education programs for licensed staff in assigned area promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills. Assist with nursing assistant and unit coordinator education for ongoing education. Provides unit specific orientation to new staff. Provides annual competency programs and additional hospital required programs utilizing adult learning principles using varied teaching methodologies and standardized lesson plan. Handles difficult learning situations in the classroom and clinical area seeking a win-win solution.

**Performance Improvement:** Assesses results of Performance Improvement indicators. Develops and implements programs based on this data to improve quality of care.

**Resource Asset:** Acts as a liaison between staff and other disciplines to assist in problem solving and transferring information to improve patient care. Acts as of clinical resource for staff in assigned areas.

**Communication:** Creates and maintains good rapport within Nursing Service, ancillary departments, affiliates and other health services. Maintains communication with multi-disciplinary team members to provide holistic care to patient.

**Records:** Maintains and reviews educational records of licensed nursing service employees; to include orientation competency and annual review.

**Customer Relations:** Projects a caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and customers.

**Self Development:** Utilizes resources to stay informed of changing trends in nursing practice as well as evidence based nursing practices.

**Requirements:**

* Licensed as RN in the state of Mississippi, BSN required, MSN preferred.
* ACLS certification and BLS instructor within one year of position
* Two years previous clinical experience in area assigned.
* Previous experience in nursing preceptorship/teaching preferred. Ability to work with computers, extensive verbal and oral communication skills.Ability to develop policy and procedures, skills checklist, and development of competencies.
* Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000B89. Posted job title: Nurse Educator - Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit Irf

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We're committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women's and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.