Nurse educator - neuro/medical unit - united states, gainesville

improving the health of our community in all we do

northeast georgia health system (nghs) is a non-profit community health system on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through four hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. northeast georgia medical center (ngmc) has campuses in gainesville, braselton, winder and dahlonega – with a total of more than 700 beds and more than 1,100 medical staff members representing more than 50 specialties. nghs also encompasses northeast georgia physicians group, a multi-specialty group with more than 65 locations, and the heart center of northeast georgia medical center, a cardiology practice with more than 15 locations.

if you are an energetic registered nurse who enjoys being part of a collaborative and talented team then a rewarding career with northeast georgia health system is where you want to be!

northeast georgia health system is currently seeking a nurse educator for our neuro unit in gainesville

schedule: monday-friday, 8 hour shifts

sign on bonus eligible, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance offered

the nurse educator is a unit based practitioner with accountability for specialty and unit education. 

coordinates, elevates, and resolves problems and conflicts as they occur. responsible for unit based skills and competency oversight. promotes and establishes criteria for the delivery of quality nursing care. proficient in providing and managing complex patient care; implementing patient and family teaching; and facilitating learn experiences for staff and students and assisting in the orientation of new staff. provides direct patient care as needed. assists other like units as indicated with educational needs.

this position will care for patients in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to national patient safety goals as outlined in policy and procedures. the nurse educator assists in the advancement of the professional practice environment by communicating the nghs nursing strategic direction and focusing on activities that support the nursing strategic direction. provides nursing involvement support for voice and the ndnqi quality teams including coaching team members in their professional participation. assists with overall clinical governance and other projects as assigned.

we're looking for someone who:

admits mistakes and shortcomings communicates effectively takes initiative empathetic promotes teamwork adapts to change

job specific & unique knowledge, skills & abilities

delivery of safe, effective, efficient care that meets population specific guidelines                        actively works to make own and related team successful, effectively communicates with patients, families and colleagues at all levels, shows consideration and respect or others and fosters customer service effectively prioritizes, recognizes problems, and utilizes evidence-based practice. demonstrates personal mastery, leadership of self and others, as appropriate, delegates appropriately, and supports nghs shared governance model basic computer skills necessary to operate computer systems used on unit

essential tasks & responsibilities

demonstrate basic assessment skills demonstrates the 5 rights of medication administration accurately documents all aspects of the nursing process using the electronic medical record, as applicable understands & complies with all dnv standards accesses and follows policies provides effective education appropriate for the learning needs of patient/family demonstrates appropriate customer service behaviors plans patient care based on assessment displays basic prioritization and time management skills demonstrates the ability to rapidly recognize & anticipate changes in patient status and takes appropriate action while maintaining professional composure participates in the enhancement of the nursing profession and supporting the community

physical demands

occasionally lifting up to 100 lbs frequent kneeling/stooping/bending frequent standing/walking frequent pushing/pulling frequent intensive work, requires reading, writing, reasoning, & talking

normal duties may involve contact or potential exposure to blood or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials. appropriate personal protective equipment is to be used whenever potential exists

minimum qualifications:

bsn professional organization membership within 1 month of hire into role three years of direct care rn nursing experience with a minimum of one year is an acute care facility.

preferred qualifications:

msn previous staff development and education experience. relevant clinical experience for specific unit

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more awards and accolades.

ranked in the top 10% in the nation by carechex® for stroke care, cancer care, pneumonia care and surgical care, the system is the recipient of numerous accolades including:

 georgia's #1 surgery hospital by carechex®  georgia's #1 heart hospital by carechex® - 12 years in a row  georgia's #1 women's hospital by carechex®  georgia's #1 pulmonary hospital one of metro atlanta's top workplaces for the 7th year in a row

more choices.

the blue ridge mountains are less than a 30-minute drive and lake sidney lanier is next door.  whatever setting suits your mood, you'll find it right here.

 47 public parks 8 championship golf courses 34 tennis courts 10 marinas

 atlanta, with its abundance of sports including the atlanta braves, hawks, falcons, and georgia swarm, as well as entertainment attractions, is less than an hour to the south.

nghs is committed to and will provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

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