Clinical Staff RN Educator

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for our community and patients from all over the world. Join our team to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

Responsibilities

• Patient Population (Clinical Only):
  • Engages in population-appropriate communication.
  • Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
  • Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
  • Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
  • Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
  • Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
  • Interprets population-related data and plans care appropriately.
  • Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
  • Performs treatments, administers medication, or operates equipment safely.
  • Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Education Component:
  • Identifies educational needs of associates with nursing management, staff development, and nursing staff.
  • Develops in-service and continuing education programs to meet identified learning needs by:
    • Assessing the learning needs of associates.
    • Planning appropriate programs and learning experiences.
    • Promoting active participation in policies, procedures, and standards of care.
    • Assisting with required nursing certifications.
    • Evaluating the educational programs offered.
  • Develops or participates in the development of materials to facilitate associate education.
  • Plans education for individuals or groups of associates.
  • Develops and presents educational programs and conferences.
  • Facilitates the application of appropriate theories of nursing and other sciences.
• Collaboration/Consultation Component:
  • Collaborates with managers/directors to develop strategic plans in the area of specialty.
  • Collaborates with managers regarding clinical/educational needs that affect financial and/or labor for the specialty area.
  • Collaborates with nursing and other healthcare professionals in the establishment and implementation of goals.
  • Collaborates with nurse managers and staff to identify clinical activities that facilitate professional growth.
• Leadership:
  • Provides leadership in the assessment, development, and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards of care.
  • Participates in organizational effectiveness related to the area of specialization.
  • Actively participates in organizational committees and meetings within the institution and community.
  • Actively participates in the Quality/Performance Improvement process for the facility.
  • Facilitates the maintenance of a clean, safe, and organized environment; uses supplies, materials, and equipment economically.
• Consultation:
  • Facilitates nurse-to-nurse consulting processes.
  • Provides associate consultation.
  • Provides consultation to other hospital departments.
  • Provides consultation to the community at large.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
  • For employees working in UCMC Psychiatric Services, NCI-APS (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills) Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
  • 1–2 years of equivalent experience.
• Preferred:
  • Master of Science degree in a health-related field.
  • 3–5 years of equivalent experience.