<ul> <li>Area of Interest: Nursing </li><li>FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01 </li><li>Department: Staff Development </li><li>Shift: Days/Eves, PRN </li><li>Job ID: 165439 </li></ul> <p>Overview</p> <p>Collaborates with nursing leadership and education professionals to organize, implement and evaluate education programs to facilitate skill development, competency and proficiency of standards of care for the staff.</p> <p>Why UnityPoint Health?</p> <p>At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.</p> <p>Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.? Here are just a few:</p> <ul> <li>Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. </li><li>Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. </li><li>Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. </li></ul> <p>With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.</p> <p>And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.</p> <p>Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Clinical Excellence</p> <ul> <li>Plan, develops, organize and facilitate ongoing education for team members - will assess educational needs of each team member, assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of educational offerings by using formal and informal teaching methods. </li></ul> <p>Employee Development</p> <ul> <li>Collaborates with Professional Development colleagues to co-facilitate the Nurse Residency program for newly graduated nurses. </li><li>Mentors less experienced team members, guides professional behaviors by acting as a positive role model while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization, demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. </li></ul> <p>Quality Improvement</p> <ul> <li>Collaborates with nursing leadership to support implementation of evidenced based practice into the department setting. </li><li>Demonstrates initiative to improve quality by striving to exceed expectations. </li><li>Facilitate program data collection and outcome tracking as appropriate. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR Currently enrolled in RN to BSN program with completion within two years of hire date. </li><li>Minimum of three years' registered nurse experience </li><li>Iowa RN license </li><li>Self-motivated, able to work independently with little oversight including demonstrated ability to meet the departments work schedule. </li><li>Demonstrates effective decision-making and problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to take a leadership role in facilitating organizational change through partnerships with staff and managers. </li><li>Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. </li><li>Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser. </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills. </li><li>Manage priorities and deadlines. </li><li>Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of clinical skills related to patient safety. </li><li>Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. </li></ul>