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Nursing Instructor

University of New Mexico - Hospitals

Albuquerque, NM
16 days ago
$28.32 - $50.48

Job Description

Join the University of New Mexico Hospitals as a Nursing Instructor, where you'll lead educational initiatives and deliver specialized patient care. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonuses, and relocation assistance, making it an ideal opportunity for experienced nursing professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide educational leadership to enhance specialized patient care
  • Initiate unit-based strategies for developing clinical skills
  • Perform as a unit educator while maintaining clinical skills
  • Develop patient plans of care incorporating evidenced-based research
  • Consult with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care
  • Educate staff on new equipment and conduct training workshops
  • Assist patients and caregivers with educational needs
  • Collaborate with Clinical Educator and others to implement curricula
  • Monitor trends and implement educational strategies
  • Deliver safe direct care to patients
  • Administer medication and document clinical findings

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN or MSN)
  • 18 months directly related experience
  • CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers certification within 30 days
  • Registered Nurse (RN) in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement
  • Instructor in Unit-Required Certifications within 90 Days

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
  • 3 years directly related experience
  • Current Instructor in BLS, ACLS, NRP, or other instruct certifications

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonusRelocation assistanceShift differentials for weekday nights, weekend nights, and weekend days