RN Educator Full-time
Lake Charles Memorial Health

Clinical Nurse Educator - Full Time

Lake Charles Memorial Health Lake Charles, LA, US
Description Of Position

  • The Clinical Nurse Educator provides a variety of teaching for staff, patients, families and the community. The focus areas are staff education, patient/family education, and community education.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Practice Manager

Responsibilities And Duties

  • Coordinates and participates in the orientation process of new employees.
  • Coordinates and maintains patient/family/staff education programs.
  • Coordinates and participates in community/screening programs.
  • Communicates with other departments/disciplines in providing quality care to patients and/or family.
  • Develops and revises policies and procedures for Patient Care Services.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Education And Work Experience

  • BSN preferred, MSN accepted.
  • Must have 3 years psychiatric nurse experience.
  • Current RN License in Louisiana or multi-state compact license.
  • Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight.
  • Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
  • Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel

Physical Demands/Work Environment

  • Work requires a variety of physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, stooping or sitting for long periods of time.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

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