Educator II RN

OverviewSaint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington Kentucky. Founded in 1877 a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services including distinguished awards for cardiology orthopedics and stroke care. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.ResponsibilitiesThe Educator II RN is a Registered Nurse who works collaboratively within the System Clinical Education Department to create and facilitate clinical education curriculums including, but not limited to: competence initiatives and professional development activities to support both nursing and clinical practice across CHI Saint Joseph Health, improving the quality of patient care and nursing practice with resultant improved patient outcomes. The Educator II RN is responsive to evolving educational needs across the system and identifies, develops, and delivers educational programs for both individuals and groups in clinical, classroom, and virtual settings. The Educator II RN serves as a clinical expert, proficient educator, consultant, researcher, change agent, leader and interdisciplinary collaborator in specific area of responsibility across CHI Saint Joseph Health. The Educator II RN fosters empowerment of clinical staff by providing clinical instruction and support to assure clinical competency of staff and safe, effective delivery of patient care, incorporating evidence based practice (EBP), nursing research, and appropriate skill set standards and recommended practices. The Educator II RN actively participates in quality improvement (QI), EBP, and nursing research processes across the system. The Educator II RN also serves as a resource to the community by promoting community outreach, healthcare awareness, and educational opportunities. The Educator II RN works with area schools of nursing to facilitate academic practice partnerships and to support nursing clinical rotations at CHI Saint Joseph Health across the system.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsRequired Education and ExperienceGraduate of an accredited school of Nursing – BSN required.Master’s Degree in Nursing, Education, Leadership or other health related field, or enrolled in an accredited program at the time of hireRequired Licensure and CertificationsUnrestricted RN license in Kentucky.BLS-CPR within 5 daysRequired Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and TrainingMinimum of 5 years as a Registered Nurse.Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficient in EBP.Proficient in selection of equipment and supplies to be used in the orientation and onboarding of RNs.Experience in evaluating nursing competency.Effective conflict management techniques.Ability to adapt to changes in health care technology.Ability to organize varying schedules and multiple resources.Pay Range$31.92 - $46.29 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.