Procedural Area Nurse Educator - EP Lab

About the role

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

EO/AA This position has responsibility for the development and administration of population specific education for staff. The Nurse Educator coordinates, facilitates and/or teaches unit/specialty classes and is responsible to maintain unit education records and oversee staff education files. The nurse educator also acts as a catalyst for change and adapts to change in a positive and professional manner. The Nurse Educator understands and promotes University of Utah Health Mission, Vision, Values, and Initiatives. They exemplify and role model the Exceptional Patient Experience culture. This position may require the provision of direct patient care. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers clinical nursing orientation for defined areas and provides ongoing support as a mentor for existing and newly hired staff.
• Evaluates effectiveness of education programs and develops new education as appropriate to meet the needs of the department and staff.
• Provides nursing and technical staff with support in their role as patient and family educators.
• May function as staff nurse in the labs as patient care needs necessitate.
• Responsible for performing all of the essential functions of the Procedural Nurse.
• Maintains strong clinical presence on the unit(s) and clinical competence by working side by side with new staff, preceptors, charge nurses and existing staff to provide patient care.
• Takes an active role as the lead preceptor for the unit by assigning staff to preceptor roles or directly precepting new staff.
• Assesses knowledge,