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Education Quality Coordinator RN-26620

Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL

$48.07 - $83.16 / hour

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Dept Of Professional NursPract Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $48.07 - $83.16 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary The Education Quality Coordinator (EQC) is an experienced nurse who coordinates and participates in the provision of education and nursing quality improvement. The EQC evaluates, monitors, and improves the quality of nursing care at Rush University Medical Center. The EQC plans, implements, and evaluates educational activities to promote high standards of nursing practice throughout the Division of Nursing. The EQC reports to the Director and has accountability to the clinical Nursing Directors for department specific activities. The EQC is a leader and a role model exemplifying the Rush mission, vision, and values while acting in accordance with Rush University Medical Center policies and procedures. Other Information Required Job Qualifications: Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure. Graduate degree in nursing or related field. Professional nursing certification within 36 months of hire. Demonstrated progressive, proficient leadership skills. Demonstrated clinical expertise. A high level of analytical ability. Communication skill is required in order to lead and teach others. Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations. PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills. The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine images or reports as required. Physical Demands Work requires ability to move throughout the Medical Center. Work requires lifting or carrying objects 15-25 lbs. Responsibilities Coordinates and leads formal and informal educational programs based on nursing evidence for staff. Initiates and/or participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Standards of Care and Standards of Practice. Leads activities that evaluate current practice and stimulate changes in nursing practice. Uses the results of quality monitoring data and other evidence/based content to plan and conduct annual competency verification activities that assure compliance with Rush, The Joint Commission, Illinois Department of Public Health and professional association standards. Serves as a role model to nursing staff by demonstrating skilled interpersonal communication while involved in programs at Rush. Fosters and continuously improves professional relationships within an interdisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes. Analyzes and interprets clinical data, benchmark comparison data and other quality monitoring data. Identifies issues through interpretation of quality data and assists in the coordination of quality improvement activities for assigned departments as negotiated with the Nursing Directors. Mentors staff in the development and application of critical thinking in order to manage complex patients, care for changing patient conditions and understand quality improvement data/activities. Reviews specific patient cases to determine compliance with standards for nursing practice and reports findings to unit managers, unit advisory committee, department advisory committee, and appropriate PNS standing committees. Develops, implements, and evaluates programs at the division-wide and the department level. Identifies educational needs of nursing staff in order to develop, implement and evaluate continued education programs, product in-services, and other staff development activities Coordinates the necessary tools, information, resources, and personnel for special programs and projects at Rush. Achieves certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor within one year of hire and maintains this certification. Serves and leads as an expert in quality improvement process, tools and methodologies. Assumes a leadership role in facilitating division-wide innovations. Serves on Medical Center, Division of Nursing, and Professional Nursing Staff process improvement committees as designated. Incorporates knowledge from continued education activities and professional organizations. Instructs or facilitates others in teaching nursing staff about new products, techniques, research, interventions, or standards. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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1 month ago

Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Dietician - Certified Diabetes Educator (Orland Park+)

Advocate Aurora Health Orland Park, IL

$35.50 - $53.25 / hour

Department: 02110 AMG Orland Park 167th - Endocrinology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 8-4:30 Monday-Friday May start or end a little earlier based on clinic needs. Pay Range $35.50 - $53.25 Must have CDCES certification and either RD or RN license. Job Profile Summary To coordinate and facilitate education of the diabetes patient outpatient population, by acting as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff. Major Responsibilities: Accountable for organizing, educating and scheduling patients for the Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program. Provides consultation for patients and families regarding diabetes therapy; encourage family participation. Participates in instructing outpatient groups and one-on-one sessions. Participates in scheduling and registering outpatients for classes as needed. Documents outpatient education in the patient’s medical record. Develops teaching tools and teaching aides as needed. Orders appropriate teaching aids and tools, monitors supplies. Serves as a resource/clinical expert for identified diabetes inpatients. Assists with education of all newly diagnosed patients. Assesses needs of complicated diabetes patients per referral. Reinforces education to patients / families as requested. Makes multi-disciplinary referrals as indicated. Consults with Medical Staff as needed. Provides training / education for monitoring equipment. Documents patient interventions in their medical record. Serves as a resource / clinical expert for hospital staff. Provides input and guidance to nursing staff regarding education of diabetes patients. Provides hospital staff with adequate supplies of Diabetes educational materials. Ongoing education of hospital staff regarding changes in practice as it relates to diabetes management. Advancement of Professional Growth and Knowledge. Obtain and maintain CDE certification. Maintain professional education related to diabetes through readings, workshops, and professional memberships. Maintains education file and participate in yearly evaluation by review date. Plan and/or participate in any diabetes related activities offered to the community, e.g. glucose monitoring, screening, lectures. Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition. 2-3 years nutrition experience with exposure to diabetes patients. Experience with computer entry and retrieval. Experience with insulin pump therapy. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills. Excellent planning & organizational skills. Excellent crisis intervention and prioritization. Excellent physician relationships. Knowledge of blood glucose monitoring equipment, and diabetes assistive devices Demonstrate leadership & teaching abilities. Requires knowledge & understanding of: Child growth & development Normal patterns of Adolescent behavior Signs of normal aging Current RD license in the State of Illinois Specialty CDE certification within 18 months of hire. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Flexible hours according to customer needs. Work under stressful/difficult conditions. Ability to perform physical tasks such as patient lifting / transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required) and moving equipment. This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated. Good visual acuity and color discrimination. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Clinical Nurse Educator, Pediatric Oncology, Full-Time Days

UChicago Medicine Hyde Park, IL

Job Description Join UChicago Medicine , as a Clinical Nurse Educator supporting our Pediatrics Cancer Center and Inpatient Oncology Unit . A Clinical Nurse Educator is a nurse with previous educational experience whose focus is on staff development and nursing education. This nurse is an educator, consultant, role model, staff/patient advocate, change agent, leader and cost-effective professional. In collaboration with nursing leadership, the Clinical Nurse Educator designs, develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of educational offerings to improve nursing care and clinical/organizational outcomes. The Clinical Nurse Educator elevates the standard of professional nursing practice at UCM by developing, coaching and mentoring staff to become expert clinicians and leaders. Essential Job Functions: Assesses the education needs of employees within area of responsibility. Utilizes standardized and develops customized assessment tools and testing methodologies to measure staff knowledge and skill in core nursing practices and within specialty areas. Interprets the medical center’s strategic imperatives, policies, guidelines, and other internal demands to design education that supports these strategic goals and key objectives. Plans and designs a variety of educational activities based on the needs assessment. Collaborates with key staff to develop a comprehensive annual educational calendar. Designs specialty based orientations for clinical staff. Designs inservices and continuing education programs for staff. Fosters a cultural environment that promotes learning. Evaluates all learning activities using objective performance criteria and recommends corresponding changes in education plans. Participates and collaborates with nursing leadership in quality, research and scholarly activities and develops grant proposals as appropriate. Researches available funding sources and submits funding proposals in order to implement support and expand new or existing programs to meet the educational needs. Participates on departmental and hospital committees Participates in seminars, workshops, and/or for credit course in area of professional interest and work responsibility. Required Qualifications: BSN required Current RN Illinois license Minimum requirement of three years of clinical practice Knowledge and previous application of adult learning principles Demonstrated leadership skills evidenced by serving as a charge nurse, preceptor, or episodic teacher Demonstrates complex decision-making skills and problem-solving ability Preferred Qualifications: Master of Science in Nursing or related education field Experience in ICU and/or Burn setting Knowledge of medical/surgical practices preferably with an increased focus on post-surgical and post-transplant patients. Previous experience working within multidisciplinary teams or nursing leadership committees Certification in specialty area preferred, must receive within the first 12 months of hire Position Details: Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Shift: Days, 8:00am-6:00pm Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: Pediatrics Care Center – Hyde Park CBA Code: Non-Union Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities. UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

Clinical Nurse Educator- Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care, Full-Time Days

UChicago Medicine Chicago, IL

Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine , as a Clinical Nurse Educator- Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care (Adults & Pediatrics) at our Hyde Park Campus. A Clinical Nurse Educator- Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care is a nurse that serves as a clinical resource for patients with acute and chronic wounds (e.g., pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, surgical wounds), other integumentary disruptions (e.g., Graft versus Host Disease, Moisture Associated Skin Damage), ostomy and continence needs. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical assessment and recommendations for treatment/diagnostics, education and quality improvement. Essential Job Functions Provides consultation of the patient with impaired skin integrity (problem as identified by consult request) to develop individualized plan of care and attain expected outcomes. During consults, uses the opportunity to educate staff and family members. Provides guidance to staff in implementing protocols to identify, control or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surfaces. Provides appropriate education to patients, caregivers and staff regarding Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care. Participates in developing and implementing procedures and protocols, based on current evidence including national guidelines, to deliver care to the patients. Assists the nursing staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in wound/skin care Participates and collaborates with nursing leadership in quality improvement and evidence-based practice projects/activities as appropriate. Engages in professional development activities. Maintains and submits required activity logs to the supervisor. Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing Current RN Illinois license Minimum three years of nursing practice Wound Care Experience Knowledge and previous application of adult learning principles Demonstrated complex decision-making skills and problem solving ability Preferred Qualifications Master of Science in Nursing Certification as Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) Demonstrated leadership skills evidenced by serving as a charge nurse, preceptor or manager preferred. Previous experience working within multidisciplinary teams or nursing leadership committees Position Details Job Type/FTE: 1.0 Full-Time Shift: Day, Work Location: Hyde Park in Chicago, IL Unit/Department: Wound,Ostomy and Continence Care CBA Code: Non-Union Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

Clinical Nurse Educator, NICU, Registry

UChicago Medicine Chicago, IL

Job Description Join UChicago Medicine, as a Registry Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) in our NICU Department . In this role, the Clinical Nurse Educator is a nurse with previous educational experience whose focus is on supporting existing staff development and nursing education. This nurse is an educator, consultant, role model, staff/patient advocate, change agent, leader and cost effective professional. The Clinical Nurse Educator elevates the standard of professional nursing practice at UCM by developing, coaching and mentoring staff to become expert clinicians and leaders. The Margaret M. and George A. Stephen Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Comer Children’s Hospital provides Level IV NICU care, which is the highest level of newborn care according to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ standards. Comer Children’s is one of only a few children’s hospitals in Illinois that provides Level IV NICU care just steps away from our birth center. Our pediatric surgical subspecialists on staff can perform advanced surgical procedures when needed. We also offer extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a type of life support for infants with heart or lung problems. Essential Job Functions: Utilizes standardized and customized assessment tools and testing methodologies to measure staff knowledge and skill in core nursing practices and within specialty areas. Collects data regarding employee learning needs, at least annually, through the methods of observation, interviewing, focus groups and instrumentation. Interprets the medical center’s strategic imperatives, policies, guidelines, and other internal demands in order to design education that supports these strategic goals and key objectives. Offers recommendations for the deployment of educational resources to enable the achievement of organizational goals. Interprets health care trends and incorporates current research into the design of learning needs assessments and the identification of learning needs. Collaborates with key staff to develop a comprehensive annual educational calendar. Participates in the design of centralized and unit-based preceptor education and development initiatives. Prepares educational objectives, lesson plans, handouts, self-learning modules, instructional manuals, and tests for programs. Serves as faculty in organization wide education events, as appropriate. Evaluates all learning activities using objective performance criteria and recommends corresponding changes in education plans. Utilizes appropriate tools and testing methodology for assessing changes in learners’ knowledge, skills, and clinical practice as well as for determining education project/program effectiveness. Develops knowledge and skill based measures to collect performance data and integrates measurement activities and findings into quality projects. Researches available funding sources and submits funding proposals in order to implement support and expand new or existing programs to meet the educational needs. Required Qualifications: BSN required Minimum requirement of three years of clinical practice in specialty area Knowledge and previous application of adult learning principles Demonstrated leadership skills evidenced by serving as a charge nurse, preceptor or episodic teacher Demonstrates complex decision-making skills and problem solving ability Preferred Qualifications: Master of Science in Nursing or related education field preferred Certification in specialty area preferred Previous experience in a role as an educator preferred Previous experience working within multidisciplinary teams or nursing leadership committees preferred Position Details: Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.15 FTE) Shift: Day Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: NICU CBA Code: Non-Union Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.