Join the RN Nursing team at Avera! Love Where You Work: Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Join a team where the career opportunities are endless. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Nurse Educator! Position Highlights:
Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
Options for Free Health Insurance!
Career Growth Opportunities!
Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
Job Summary
The Nurse Educator is accountable for the clinical program or area of nursing practice.
Advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in a focus area, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. These are essential to advance the practice of front line workers including CNA’s, Med Aides, Nurses and other designated healthcare providers. The specialized knowledge and skills are used within three major areas of focus: resident/family, frontline employees, and the organization.
The Nurse Educator and the Nurse Leadership are partners in leading the nursing clinical practice area.
The Nurse Educator is accountable for collaborating with members of the health care team to design, implement, and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies.
The Nurse Educator is responsible for maintaining current professional knowledge and competencies and contributing to the advancement of the practice of the frontline nursing staff including CNA’s, Medication Aides, and Nurses.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Clinical or educational focus preferred.
1-2 years of experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Must have current RN licensure in the state of SD or “multi-state privilege” to practice in SD if residing in a compact state outside of SD required.
BLS Certification required.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, every 10th weekend, occasional holiday, on call every 10th weekend; 80 hours every 2 weeks
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$29.50 - $44.25 per hour
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