Professional Development Nurse (Nurse Educator) | Inpatient Rehab

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Gundersen Health System is seeking a full-time RN, Professional Development Nurse (Nurse Educator) supporting our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (In-patient Rehab), based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

What You Will Do

• Fulfill a 1.0 FTE, salaried position
• Typical work schedule is normal business hours; however, with supporting a 24/7 team, flexibility for off shift support is required
• Provide clinical expertise and practice guidance for RNs, and CNAs in our Rehab Unit.
• Facilitate professional role development and growth of nursing staff along the continuum from novice to expert!
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the orientation and onboarding process for new staff
• Support nursing education, competency, and professional development while "guiding by the side"
• Act as a change agent and advocate while participating in system-wide improvement work and projects

Collaborate with department-based leadership teams as well as a large group of Acute Professional Development Nurses

What You Will Get

Starting annual salary of $89,086.00 + MORE for experience

With supporting these teams that serve all areas of the hospital, you can enjoy a change in scenery on a daily basis

This position allows you to learn about the organization in a different way with the opportunity to connect with cross-functional teams, allowing you to see the bigger picture of healthcare

• Autonomy to create and deliver what's needed for staff development, unique to the specific department
• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Top rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required + a master's degree in nursing required within five years of hire date
• Minimum of 2 years of Acute Inpatient RN experience required.
• Skills that will help you be successful in this role include leadership, professionalism, organization, accountability, and collaboration
• RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

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