Clinical Nurse Educator - Full Time

Position Summary

Directly accountable to the CNO to administer, plan, develop, direct, evaluate and coordinate education programs implemented by the facility in with the current federal and state guidelines and the facilities policy. Will be responsible to align delivery of the nursing education with the developing culture change concepts in care of the residents and patients within our Acute Department. Manages education related staff within the District.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN) required for RN program instruction

Licensure/Certficiaton/Registration

Current, unencumbered RN license from the Oregon State Board of Nursing required. Current CPR, ACLS, NRP, ENPC, and TNCC certifications required.

Expereience

Requires current unencumbered RN license in the State of Oregon. Requires two (2) years' experience and demonstrated competence in planning, implementing and directing educational programs for adults in the nursing field. Requires completion of an approved train the trainer course in order to understand education principals related to the adult learner and as required by the topic requirements.

Job Knowledge

General knowledge regarding federal/state regulations for Acute care facilities.

Skills

Demonstrates clinical skills competency as a Registered Nurse (RN) in providing care to patient and residents. Able to understand and capable of implementing the duties within the scope of regulation of the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Nurse Practice Act (NPA).

Understands and follows verbal and written directions. Working knowledge and ability to comply with facilities policies and processes and acts as an educational resource for nursing staff and students.

Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities, complete duties/projects within allotted time and to respond to change productively and handle additional tasks/projects as assigned.

Communicates effectively with resident and patient families, medical staff, nursing staff, students, and other facility departments internally and externally.

Summary

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.
• Criminal background check and pre=-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.

If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment.

Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religions, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law.

All employment requirements mandated by local, state and federal regulations will be observed.