The Nursing Instructor will function as a unit educator and clinical instructor, enhancing specialized patient care by utilizing evidence-based research. This full-time position requires collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care while maintaining clinical skills.
Key Responsibilities
Provide educational leadership to enhance specialized patient care
Initiate unit-based strategies for developing clinical skills
Perform as a unit educator and clinical instructor
Develop patient plans of care incorporating evidence-based research
Consult with the multidisciplinary team for quality patient care
Educate staff on new equipment and coordinate training
Assist patients and caregivers with educational needs
Collaborate with Clinical Educator to implement curricula
Monitor trends and implement educational strategies
Deliver safe direct care and administer medications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN or MSN)
18 months directly related experience
CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days
RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
Instructor in Unit-Required Certifications within 90 Days
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Nursing
Bilingual in English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
3 years directly related experience
Current Instructor in BLS, ACLS, NRP or other instructor certifications