Clinical Nurse Educator-Surgical Services

Clinical Nurse Educator
Job Code: ED1027
Full Time Days
This position will require travel between UVA Health Culpeper, Haymarket, and Prince William Medical Centers.

ABOUT US
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

JOB TYPE
Classification:

Exempt
Supervises Positions:

No

JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Nurse Educator develops and deploys standardized education and training based on nursing process and practice.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

4 Year/Bachelor's Degree required - Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing, BSN required. Graduate Degree preferred - MSN preferred
Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience in area of specialization required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure:

Current RN license in applicable state required. Certified in AHA BLS Healthcare Provider, AHA ALS. AHA BLS Healthcare Providers/ AHA ACLS certified instructor preferred. Certification in specialized area preferred.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required : Knowledge of adult education concepts. Advanced nursing knowledge including excellent assessment, education, and evaluation skills. Ability to manage many priorities at the same time. Expertise with computers and software applications, including internet use. Ability to teach others and learn from others. Ability to find and utilize multiple resources/references to provide most current and up to date curriculum. Ability to work flexible hours to meet need of department.
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred : Critical care background helpful, but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code:

20C, Nurse Educator
Work Function/Activity : Sedentary to Light Physical Demand
The job requires frequent sitting and standing, occasional walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
OTHER
May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
On call responsibilities as directed: No
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.