Orthopedic Services Educator In Illinois Job Details

Department: Orthopedic Services
Category: Nursing
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (M-F)/Weekends As Needed Basis

Basic Function:

Performs educational needs assessments and develops, implements, and evaluates educational programming to meet the learning needs of the Orthopaedic Service line patients and/or employees. Responsible for regular in-service training of nursing personnel and designated hospital departments. In collaboration with the Coordinator, is responsible for various aspects of program management designed to enhance the patient experience.

Specifications:  Knowledge, Training, Work Experiences & Physical Effort

1.     RN license in the State of Illinois.

2.     Five years of clinical experience required, preferably in orthopedics and/or surgical nursing.

3.     Demonstrated experience with program development/management, including data collection and quality monitoring activities.

4.     Experience providing in-service education for hospital staff as well as presentations for consumers/public.

5.     Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

6.     Demonstrated skills in high-quality customer service

7.     Proven ability to function in autonomous/independent role; is highly motivated and self-directed.

8.     Current or willing to achieve ONC (Orthopaedic Nurse Certified) status within two years of employment.

Date posted: 02/14/2010