Clinical Nurse Educator and Consultant - Long Term Care/St. Louis and Missouri Eastern Region

Primary responsibilities

Provides education and technical assistance to long-term care (LTC) facility nursing staff in quality improvement practices, latest clinical evidence-based practices in nursing and health care, and evidence-based organizational improvement practices via extensive travel, by phone, email, webinars, or virtual meetings. Publicly speaks and/or conducts presentations in large and small group settings. Utilizes and maintains expertise in gerontological nursing, care for the elderly, or other as necessitated for the role.

Key responsibilities

• Works directly with MO’s LTC facility management staff in the implementation of teams for decision-making and quality improvement as well as the ability to work with all levels of MO’s LTC facility staff to assist them in developing high-performing work teams. Maintains confidentiality.
• Works with interdisciplinary faculty and research staff at the University of Missouri to develop needed links with experts in many areas that may be essential to assisting facilities with many kinds of clinical and organizational practice issues.
• Carries out the required work in collaboration with the MO Department of Health and Senior Services (MODHSS).
• Coordinates and builds relationships with LTC facilities in MO who participate in MU research projects.
• Collaborates among all members of the MU QIPMO team.
• Completes timely entries into a database of all facility contacts (on-site visits, phone calls, e-mails, virtual visits, etc.).

Shift

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend hours as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred, from an accredited college or university
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri is required
• Expertise in gerontological nursing is required with 2-3 years of experience in LTC or care of the elderly, or from which comparable knowledge and abilities is acquired is necessary
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology for purposes of timely data entry
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and in-person and via zoom or other virtual platforms

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $73,000 - $77,000 annually
Grade: GGS-011
University Title: Research Consultant II

Application Materials

Application, resume and cover letter

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.