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Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Medical Oncology Unit Educator / RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is required.
  • At least two years of recent nursing experience and at least two years of experience in the area of concentration are required.
  • A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
  • Additional certifications may be required based on the department and specialty.
  • The employee must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488.
  • An active compact or multistate nursing license is required within 60 days of hire when completing virtual care activities that include multistate practice.
  • The employee must meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
  • The employee must complete a VIP or Evidence-Based Practice Project.
  • The employee must achieve the points, electives, and contact hours defined in the PLAN clinical lattice point system to maintain the position.
  • The employee must complete formal preceptor training.
  • The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry objects up to 25 pounds, and perform the stated standing, walking, sitting, and close-eye work demands.
  • The role may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot or cold temperatures, indoor or outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient care and handling injuries, radiation, and shift work.
  • Personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a clinical expert and role model in applying the nursing process and evidence-based practice to manage complex care needs for specific patient populations.
  • Serve as a resource to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members.
  • Plan and conduct educational sessions using adult-learning principles to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient and family outcomes.
  • Model expert communication skills for colleagues.
  • Complete employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within specified time frames.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in teaching and precepting skills.
  • Facilitate development of unit preceptors, including effective delegation and interpersonal skills.
  • Assist with development of staff portfolios.
  • Assist the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Unit Director with annual educational needs assessments.
  • Assist the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Unit Director in ensuring staff have opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to fulfill role expectations.
  • Coordinate unit-based clinical orientation programs for new staff, students, and preceptors.
  • Work with preceptors to individualize unit orientation.
  • Assist departmental or unit teams in developing annual competency checklists.
  • Assist with meeting staff education and training needs under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Unit Director.
  • Assist with developing clinical leadership and critical-thinking skills in others.
  • Mentor new and existing staff by sharing knowledge, skills, and departmental processes.
  • Identify the need to revise operational forms and evaluate their effectiveness.
  • Provide and coordinate unit resources needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Model time-management skills.
  • Ensure compliance with unit policies and procedures.
  • Remain informed about innovative clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice.
  • Serve in a staff-level leadership and resource role with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Contribute to resource-use evaluation and cost-containment activities.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Integrate patient and family education activities into unit-based staff development and continuing education programs under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Unit Director.
  • Collaborate with management and the patient/family advisory council to develop standardized teaching materials for patient and family learning needs.
  • Model effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
  • Elicit and integrate patients' cultural beliefs and values into patient management and education.
  • Use patient and staff satisfaction feedback when designing, refining, and revising education programs.
  • Model effective communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is preferred.
  • Nursing certification is preferred.

About the Company

Emory Healthcare

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Emory Healthcare provides hospital-based medical care and supports a broad range of health services, from routine treatment to complex medical interventions. The organization combines clinical practice with medical research to advance treatments and patient outcomes. Its approach emphasizes expertise, collaboration, and compassionate care to improve lives inside hospitals and in the wider community. Emory Healthcare differentiates itself through high-quality patient care, active research programs, and a culture that prioritizes excellence and humanity. The overarching goal is to deliver excellent patient outcomes while expanding knowledge through research and education, ultimately improving health outcomes for patients locally and beyond.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Conyers, GA
Founded
2015

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