Description

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　　Summary:

　　The Clinical Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse who provides clinical education to the SS nursing staff and surgical technologists. This role additionally serves as a member of the OR team for relief of nursing staff as needed, contributing to the overall care of the patient-before, during and after surgery. The Clinical Nurse Educator coordinates and implements SS educational programs, instructs classes, serves as a clinical nursing and surgical technologist instructor, and promotes training and ongoing development of SS staff.

　　Responsibilities:

　　OR surgical nurses, surgical technologists, and ancillary departmental personnel. Patients and families are served when providing direct patient care services. Additional UNC LENOIR Staff, students, and outside agencies, such as Lenoir Community College or other educational institutions to facilitate ongoing development of staff that provides and deliver surgical care.

　　Qualifications

　　EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

　　Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

　　Minimal of three to five years previous experience as an OR nurse, additional experience as surgical technologist desired. Teaching experience preferred.LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

　　Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of NC. ACLS and CPR certification required. CNOR certified.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

　　Good interpersonal and communication skills, good manual dexterity, ability to work as a team member, ability to interact professionally with staff and provide appropriate feedback. Verbal and written proficiency, presentation abilities and computer skills/clerical abilities.WORK ENVIRONMENT

　　Exposure to Blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment. Exposure to hazardous materials requiring the knowledge of chemical exposure procedures.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

　　Must be able to engage in the following physical activities on a daily basis: Lengthy periods of standing, moving stretchers, carts and equipment. Assisting with the positioning of patients, frequent walking, bending, and reaching.Job Details

　　Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

　　Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

　　Organization Unit: Operating Room

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

　　Work Assignment Type: Onsite

　　Work Schedule: Variable

　　Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

　　Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

　　Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.