OU Health

Academic health system delivering specialized care

Nurse Educator

Corporate & Technical TrainingUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeOklahoma City, OK, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
Three years of patient-care experience as a Registered Nurse are required.
A current Registered Nurse license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse license (eNLC), is required.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures is required.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques is required.
Ability to respond effectively to the cultural and language needs of patients and visitors is required.
Skilled use of computer applications designed to ensure patient quality and safety measures is required.
Ability to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards and accreditation requirements is required.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate diplomatically, are required.
Ability to develop education programs creatively and innovatively is required.
Ability to work independently and research material when developing education sessions is required.
Ability to read and critique research findings for application to practice is required.
Computer skills are required.
The position is safety-sensitive and subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard under Oklahoma law.

Responsibilities

Align behaviors with OU Health values and maintain nursing professional practice standards.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and document staff development and in-service training.
Develop criteria to evaluate staff needs and measure the effectiveness of training programs.
Coordinate and facilitate competency development, verification, and maintenance activities.
Coordinate the nursing orientation program.
Coordinate and facilitate quality improvement activities and assess the implementation of age- and culturally appropriate care programs.
Plan, implement, and evaluate the Preceptor Program.
Coordinate CPR training that meets American Heart Association requirements and complies with TJC standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Title:

Nurse Educator - Stephenson Cancer Center

Department:

Training

Job Description:

Under general supervision, performs professional work in all phases of a comprehensive staff development and training program for an assigned unit. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities

Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
Responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting staff development and in service.
Develops criteria to evaluate needs of the staff and measure the effectiveness of training programs.
Coordinates and facilitates competency development, verification and maintenance activities.
Responsible for coordinating nursing orientation program.
Coordinates and facilitates quality improvement activities and assessing the implementation of age and culturally appropriate care programs.
Plans, implements and evaluates Preceptor Program. Coordinates CPR training that meets the American Heart association requirements and is in compliance with TJC standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.

Experience: 3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
Must have good presentation and communication and written skills.
Ability to be creative and innovative in program development.
Must be able to work independently and research material when developing education sessions.
Must be able to read and critique research findings for application practice.
Must have computer skills.

This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 0.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

About the Company

OU Health

Academic health system delivering specialized care

OU Health is the flagship academic health system for Oklahoma, partnered with the University of Oklahoma, delivering advanced medical care for severe and life-threatening conditions. Its offerings come from a network of hospitals and specialists that use cutting-edge technology, clinical expertise, and research-driven practices to diagnose and treat patients, educate students, and train clinicians. OU Health differentiates itself through its status as Oklahoma’s academic health center, its collaboration with a major university, and a strong focus on inclusive culture, career development, and continuous improvement to provide compassionate, civil, and patient-centered care. The company aims to become Oklahoma’s destination of choice for healthcare, and to be Oklahoma’s Employer of Choice by attracting and retaining diverse talent who can contribute to innovative patient care and improved outcomes.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $1.7M
Headquarters: Oklahoma City, OK
Founded: Not listed

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