RN - Nurse Educator - Critical Care

Overview

RN
- Nurse Educator
- Critical Care

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving the Willamette Valley and its residents. Our 113-bed hospital offers inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, medical, surgical and emergency care. We are a family of caregivers offering care to our larger family — our community.

• Hourly Base Rate: $49.00 - $79.74
• Hours:
  
  Varied/Day Shift
• Hours Per Week: 40-hours

Under the guidance of the Director of Nursing Services, the Critical Care Nurse Educator assists in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, managing and evaluating educational experiences for staff of the Critical Care and Cath Lab Departments. The role requires proficiency in medical, surgical, and cardiovascular intensive care practices, with responsibilities for staff development including acting as a facilitator, educator and resource person.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon. Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred. Current BLS and ACLS required. PALS certification preferred.

• Three to five years of experience as a nurse in an intensive care setting with current acute care skills.
• Demonstrated competency in teaching.
• Experience in instruction/education required.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles required.
• Evidence of creativity, integrity, initiative and leadership skills.
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume department.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate educational programs.
• Cooperative working skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide variety of staff and physicians.
• Experience as a clinical preceptor.
• Ability to provide direct patient care when needed.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.