Educator Patient Care Services - Operating Room

Location: Michigan

Department:
Operating Room

Shift: Days

Daily Work Times: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Scheduled Biweekly

Hours:

80

Position Summary:

Provides clinical education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff, and facilitates evidenced-based research within a specialized area of nursing. Collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Performs direct specialty nursing services to patients as required, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

* Provides educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocols.

* Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.

* Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.

Qualifications:

Required:

* Nursing degree from an accredited educational institution.

* State licensure as a registered nurse.

* BLS certification.

Preferred:

* Bachelor's degree in nursing.

* One year of teaching experience.

Additional Information

* Schedule:

Full-time

* Requisition :

* Daily Work Times: 7:00am - 3:00pm

* Hours Per Pay Period: 80

* On Call:
No

* Weekends:
No