Job Description Summary

The Women Service’s Nurse Educator will serve as the clinical and administrative liaison, while also serving as part of leadership of the LD, Postpartum, and Nursery Units. The goal is to maximize the efficient and cost-effective use of health resources while centering services on the patient. They will identify best practice models as well as develop, implement, and oversee Quality and Core Measure Initiatives. They will be responsible for creating and coordinating the orientation process for all new nurses and assessing their competencies. Develops and maintains an effective staff education program, coordinating individualized orientation and continuing education for all staff. Will also develop and maintain a community and patient prenatal education program and materials based on population served. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies are met through the provision of orientation sessions and the annual safety training required for all employees. Collaborates with nursing administration and compliance teams to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and facility policies. Facilitates training affiliation agreements with local nursing schools and develops, reviews, and revises policies as required. Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in the field through ongoing education and attending meetings and conferences as assigned. Needs Assessment and Performance Gap Analysis: Conducts organizational needs assessments and performance gap analysis on an ongoing basis to determine training plans and knowledge management needs. Additional responsibilities will include assuming responsibility for department operations such as making appropriate assignments, coordinating care, resolving issues, functioning as the resource nurse, participating in staff decisions, rounding on patients, maintaining regulatory compliance, and staffing as needed.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC003756 COL - Clinical Education (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Entity/Organization:  MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Hours Per Week: 40  

FSLA Status: Salaried

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:  Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 pm (may vary based on training needs).

Job Summary: The Women Service’s Nurse Educator will serve as the clinical and administrative liaison, while also serving as part of leadership of the LD, Postpartum, and Nursery Units.  The goal is to maximize the efficient and cost-effective use of health resources while centering services on the patient. They will identify best practice models as well as develop, implement, and oversee Quality and Core Measure Initiatives.  They will be responsible for creating and coordinating the orientation process for all new nurses and assessing their competencies. Develops and maintains an effective staff education program, coordinating individualized orientation and continuing education for all staff. Will also develop and maintain a community and patient prenatal education program and materials based on population served. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies are met through the provision of orientation sessions and the annual safety training required for all employees. Collaborates with nursing administration and compliance teams to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and facility policies. Facilitates training affiliation agreements with local nursing schools and develops, reviews, and revises policies as required. Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in the field through ongoing education and attending meetings and conferences as assigned. Needs Assessment and Performance Gap Analysis: Conducts organizational needs assessments and performance gap analysis on an ongoing basis to determine training plans and knowledge management needs. Additional responsibilities will include assuming responsibility for department operations such as making appropriate assignments, coordinating care, resolving issues, functioning as the resource nurse, participating in staff decisions, rounding on patients, maintaining regulatory compliance, and staffing as needed.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Equivalent. Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience: 3 years progressive work experience and 2+ years clinical education experience preferred.

Licensure: Must have a RN licensure in the state of South Carolina.

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE mandatory. BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP instructor certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire. AWHONN Fetal Monitoring and STABLE instructor certifications are mandatory within 18 months of hire.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Additional Job Description

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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