Registered Nurse (RN) Educator Part-Time

Registered Nurse (RN) Educator (Exempt)

Job Type: Part-Time | 0.7 FTE or 56 hours/pp

Schedule: M-F, 8-hour Day Shifts | Flexible Start Times

 

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an RN Educator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

 

How you'll contribute

An RN Educator who excels in this role:

• Develops/coordinates orientation of new employees and transferred employees with active on-going involvement in the orientation process and continuing education materials.

• Develops, manages, and coordinates education programs and conducts training related to the needs of the organization including State, Federal, and accreditation mandatory programs.

• Works closely with Patient Safety Officer and responds to identified system changes or other identified needs to promote quality and patient safety.

• Works closely with Quality Director in developing and maintaining the quality program and the education of staff.

• Assists in managing data collection to evaluate organizational outcomes and submits accurate data in a timely manner as required by regulatory agencies; or as part of any volunteer/collaborative initiative.

• Assists in implementation of department quality initiatives and analysis of outcome data. Analysis shares and assists the interpretation of outcome data with appropriate staff, medical staff, and customers. 

• Facilitates any action as indicated for noted undesirable data and/or negative trends.

• Facilitate teambuilding and leadership development in assigned areas.

• Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changes.

• Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities.

• Teach content needed and/or assigned within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation, staff development and/or safe practice.

• Responsible for planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of continuing education activities as appropriate to various accrediting bodies, as assigned.

• Complies with continuing education accrediting body requirements. Participates as instructor in specialty courses as assigned.

• Is a subject matter expert in area of expertise. Develops education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff. 

• Maintains and evaluates these programs on an ongoing basis.

• Provides consultation to department managers and staff on the education process, job competencies, and accrediting agency requirements.

• Maintains clinical knowledge in assigned areas and active involvement with orientation, on-going education and quality audits and initiatives.

• Maintains working knowledge of learning management systems and other data management systems in the department.

• Assists in the maintenance of employer education records for all disciplines.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and professional conferences.

• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

• Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.

• Always utilizes excellent customer service skills.

• Complies with Federal and State law and accrediting and licensing agencies, to include but not limited to, the Joint Commission and federal compliance regulations.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

 

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor’s preferred). 

 

Additional requirements include

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

• 2 Years of Clinical Experience

 

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use this link (https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout) to schedule a phone call.

 

More about UP Health System

UP Health System - Marquette is a 222-bed hospital located in Marquette, Michigan, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

 

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.