About this role
Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Registered Nurse to join our Nursing Education team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary:
The Nurse Educator, as part of the nursing leadership team, provides leadership that reflects the vision, mission, and philosophy of the Nursing Department and PNHS. The Nurse Educator facilitates best nursing practice and enhances safe, quality patient care by:
- Planning, developing, and conducting professional educational opportunities for employees of PNHS in a quality conscious and cost-effective manner.
- Establishing a work environment that promotes learning by individual growth/development, professional practice, and a collaborative team approach to assure excellence in delivery of quality, age-specific care and high level of staff satisfaction.
- Conducting unit-based consultation for clinical quality excellence.
Scope of Responsibility:
Provides quality and timely information to the Director of Nursing and Patient Care, Oncology Operational Directors, and to Clinical Nursing Leaders regarding the educational needs of staff related to the specific patient populations of the oncology Departments at HealthPartners Medical Group and Park Nicollet including collaboration with Cancer Centers of Western Wisconsin locations. Works with a wide variety of people at all levels within and on behalf of the organization. Maintains a current working knowledge of the philosophies, policies, standards, procedures, and health and safety programs for HealthPartners. Serves as a role model for effective interpersonal, interdisciplinary, and interdepartmental relationships. Participates in educational activities that further his/her professional growth and development. Assists with quality programs to ensure compliance. This position will be required to have a Minnesota and Wisconsin Nursing License.
Supervision/Work Direction:
Collaborates with patient care unit leadership and practice specialists (e.g. Administrative Directors, Managers, Clinicians, Supervisors, Educators etc.) to provide competency based orientation and ongoing staff development.
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday
40 hrs weekly / 1.0 FTE
Required Qualifications:
- Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Bachelors in nursing
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in area of specialty required.
- Experience in leadership roles, research utilization, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Valid Minnesota and Wisconsin Nursing Licenses.
- BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- Master’s preferred. If master’s degree not completed upon hire, required within 3 years of employment.
- Experience in teaching preferred.
- Membership in specialty professional organization preferred.
- Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Certification in area of Nursing Specialty (or pursuit within two years) preferred.
Benefits:
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Other facts
About Westfields Hospital & Clinic
Westfields Hospital & Clinic, located at 535 Hospital Road in New Richmond, is a full-service medical campus offering emergency services, primary care and specialty clinics, pharmacy, as well as inpatient, outpatient and maternity care. Westfields Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners. Learn more at westfieldshospital.com.
What you'll do
- The Nurse Educator provides leadership and facilitates best nursing practices to enhance safe, quality patient care. This includes planning and conducting educational opportunities for staff and conducting unit-based consultations for clinical quality excellence.
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