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Clinical Nurse Educator - Department Based - CVICU

$38.16 - $59.15 / hour

Hourly Pay Range: $38.16 - $59.15 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: This full-time position is a dual role of 0.5 FTE in the Clinical Nurse Educator - Department based role supporting ongoing staff development and 0.5 FTE in the RN role supporting unit staffing in the CVICU. (Salary Range for RN role is $36.00-$55.80). Location: Glenbrook Full Time (40 hours/week) Educator Hours: Monday – Friday; Days & Evenings coverage required based on department needs. Day shift can start as early as 5 am. Evening shift starts at 3 pm. 40 hours per pay period structured as two 8-hour shifts one week and three 8-hour shift the alternate week. RN Hours: Sunday-Saturday; hours based on unit needs; rotating holidays A Brief Overview: A Clinical Nurse Educator – Department Based is a nurse with prior clinical experience who may or may not have previous educational experience, and whose primary focus is staff development and nursing education. Reporting to the Director of Nursing Professional Development and Practice and working in collaboration with the unit manager. The Clinical Nurse Educator – Department Based elevates professional nursing practice by developing, coaching, and mentoring nursing staff. They also maintain clinical proficiency by providing direct patient care, precepting, and delivering bedside “just-in-time” education to nursing staff. What you will do: This role includes providing direct patient care. Acts as a clinical resource to staff; maintains visibility in the clinical environment for just in time learning facilitation and/or assisting in providing direct patient care Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate providing educational activities at various times of the day and various days of the week. Serve as a clinical mentor and role model for new and existing staff. Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Manager to assess education and performance needs of staff. Serve as a resource to Clinical Managers/Clinical Coordinators in defining education and performance needs of staff. Supports the role transition, role integration, skill acquisition and mastery as nursing staff advance from novice to expert. Assists in the development and implementation of unit/service line/area based competency requirements for nurses and patient care technicians Facilitates the onboarding of employees to ensure integration to the role on both unit and system-wide levels, focusing on retention and growth for licensed and unlicensed team members. Manage education and training processes/activities to foster learning using strategies that engage learners in critical inquiry, critical thinking, problem solving, and foster the development of competence in learners. Precepts registered nurses new to the department. Mentors and evaluates preceptors to enhance learning experiences for all new hires. Evaluates orientation and onboarding experiences to ensure newly hired team members are prepared to practice safely and independently. Organizes and acts as a resource for on unit in-services for new products, equipment, policies/procedures/practice. In collaboration with Clinical Nurse Manager, partner with staff to lead unit council development and participation in shared decision-making councils. Partners with Clinical Nurse Manager to drive unit safety, quality outcomes and patient experience. Promote a positive and professional climate and provide resources for learning that facilitate the life-long learning process. Support and promote specialty certification preparation. Demonstrates knowledge of effective communication principles and promotes communication among disciplines Performs other duties as assigned. What you will need: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing required or Diploma Degree in Nursing and Bachelor’s Degree in Health-Related Field. Masters Degree in Nursing preferred. Certification: Current Professional Nursing Licensure in the State of Illinois. Current nursing specialty certification; if no specialty nursing certification, certification required within one year of assuming role. Current Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and/or Neonatal Resuscitation as applicable to role. Experience: At least five years of clinical experience in a medical center, hospital environment or academic setting. Unique or Preferred Skills: Adult learner knowledge and expertise. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility in work schedule. Able to effectively interact with colleagues and all members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage in dialogue with diverse healthcare audiences. Commitment to teamwork; ability to work with others to set and accomplish goals through collaboration and coordination. Possesses presentation skills necessary to provide education to audiences. Commitment to continued personal professional development as evidenced by attendance at seminars, conferences, maintaining specialty certification, etc. Proficiency in a variety of computer programs (Microsoft Office – Word, Power Point, Excel) Computers and proficiency in virtual meeting platforms. Ability to conduct literature searches to investigate best practices, evidence-based practices, and/or research studies. Specific Applications: Workday. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record Benefits: Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions) Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

CMA

Outpatient

1 week ago

Medical Assistant

UChicago Medicine Chicago, IL

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant with our Infectious Diseases Clinic at our Orland Park clinic . This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The Medical Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), or Physician, assisting with a range of clinical and administrative tasks such as administering vaccines, conducting EKGs, recording vital signs, maintaining accurate patient records, and collaborating with the healthcare team to enhance patient care. Essential Job Functions: Know and practice the University of Chicago Medical Center’s Pride Values and Patient Centered Care Definition and Principles. Perform any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the registered nurse or physician and within the scope of the Nursing policies and procedures. Appropriately implement and document patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician. Obtain and record vital signs. Perform tests, i.e. pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocults, etc., specific to the patient population. Document all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures. Perform phlebotomy services. Assist with collection of specimens. Perform labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: A completed High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited body A current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training Must have phlebotomy experience Experience working in a community health setting Completion of a certified/registered program for medical assistants that is recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Graduate of a certified program for Medical Assistants (CMA credential) Preferred Qualifications: Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system General working knowledge of PC. Excel, Microsoft Word for windows, OASIS and EPIC Computerized appointment scheduling experience Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers, and physicians Physical ability to perform stocking, lifting, and transporting supplies and instruments Position Details: Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) Shift: Days, 8:30am-5pm Work Location: Onsite - Orland Park Unit/Department: Infectious Diseases Clinic CBA Code: Non-Union In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Orland Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will rotate, but we anticipate that you will not be scheduled to work on weekends.