Full Time Nursing Clinical Educator - M-F - 8am-5pm

About us: For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be.

Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities. 

Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare monitoring agency.

 

Full Time Nursing Clinical Educator - M-F - 8am-5pm

 

Education:

  • MSN Required
  • 5+ years clinical practice as a RN

Experience in Med/Surg and or Critical Care required. 

Licensure/Certification:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia License.
  • Department Specific Certifications may be required.
  • BLS
  • ACLS

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Adheres to the hospital and departmental  attendance and punctuality guidelines
  • Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
  • Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
  • Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational  programs)
  • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations of time.
  • Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. Non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.

 

Working Conditions

  • General environment:  Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
  • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
  • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or bodily fluids, or infectious organisms.
  • May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Mathematical
  • Analytical
  • Grammar/Spelling
  • Read/Comprehend Written Instructions
  • Follow Verbal Instructions
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Microsoft  Office Suite

Physical Requirements

  • Have near normal hearing
  • Have near normal vision
  • Have good – manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
  • ability to perform – repetitive task/motion
    Must be able to lift 10 or more pounds

Job Specific competencies

  • RN-LEADERSHIP:
    •  Directs the coordination of care across the setting and among caregivers.
    • Engages in teamwork as a team player and a team builder.
    • Serves in key roles at work through shared decision making.
    • Defines a clear vision including goals and plans and measures progress.
    • Promotes nursing through participation in professional organizations.
  • RN – QUALITY:
    • Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice.
    • Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery.
    • Incorporates evidence bases knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice.
    • Participates in quality improvement activities.

 

 

Stephens County Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other legally protected status.