7C Med surg Unit Based Educator
Core
Provides expert nursing care and functions as a clinical/educational resource to nursing staff on a medical-surgical unit, facilitating care coordination and promoting excellence in practice.
Role type
Unit-based Nurse Educator (Med Surg)
Builds
Safe patient care outcomes and nursing staff competency
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical judgment, patient assessment, care planning, evidence-based practice, staff education, protocol development, quality improvement, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Training and education experience, precepting students, journal club facilitation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Maintain clinical skills and provide direct patient care when necessary; provide clinical education support to staff regarding quality metrics and disease management; develop and implement unit-based educational programs and orientation schedules; evaluate nursing practice and document staff competency; collaborate with Nurse Manager and Clinical Nurse Leader to plan practice changes; serve as a resource for nursing students and allied health students.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC