Staff Nurse Specialist- Surgical Services- FT Job Listing at Wilson Health in Sidney, OH (Job ID 8a7887a89881bb340198cc54472c47e6)

Description

Wilson Health is seeking a Staff Nurse Specialist for our Surgical Services Department in Sidney, Ohio.  The position combines the responsibilities of a Clinical Educator and Staff RN.  The Clinical Educator component of the role provides our Surgical Services Department with educational support.  This includes needs assessments, and providing standardized education to meet department needs as well as general education including but not limited to orientation, annual competency assessments, regulatory, accreditation and certification.  Assists in the design of education based on educational standards, evidenced based practice and Wilson Health policy.  The Staff RN component provides general nursing care to patients and families while collaborating with the healthcare team.   Key Perks and Benefits:

• Access to Employer Direct Care Clinic.  Free medical care and pharmacy services for all benefit eligible employees.  Dependents are eligible for free medical care if they are covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.
• Free onsite employee fitness center.
• Generous paid time off program beginning day one of employment.
• Medical Insurance: Choice of Two High Deductible Health Plan Options or a PPO, Dental and Vision Insurance. Coverage begins the first day of the month after hire.
• H S A with employer contribution for eligible health plans, FSA for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and employee and dependent Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Industry leading retirement plan- employer contributions begin day one, no waiting period for participation.
• Tuition Assistance Program.

Employment Status: Full Time                   Position Reports To: Director, Surgical Services Who We Are: At Wilson Health, our mission is to improve the health and wellness of our communities by delivering compassionate, quality care. We are committed to making a difference for our neighbors, friends, and family and our vision is to be a trusted, nationally recognized leader of innovative, collaborative community health.  Wilson Health's Surgical Services Department performs more than 4,000 inpatient and outpatient surgeries and other procedures annually in the fields of gynecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, podiatry, plastic surgery, and endoscopy, as well as radiology interventional procedures. The department is staffed by board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists, highly skilled registered nurses, surgical technologists, sterile processing technicians, medical assistants, and X-ray technologists.   The Role You'll Contribute:

• Support the educational needs of clinical staff for the advancement of clinical practice and professional development. Provide orientation for new personnel, in-service education, and continued education to meet the needs of the staff.
• Utilize evidence-based methodology to build educational plans and programs.
• Demonstrate expertise in clinical practice, and continually evaluate quality data to guide educational needs of nursing staff.
• Serve in collaboration with nursing and interprofessional leadership, the Professional Practice Organization, and other Wilson Health entities to implement nursing education and professional development programs.
• Serve as a resource to the nursing staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to accept, model, and implement change.  Serves as a role model for clinical staff.
• Applies design principles and integrates technology to ensure effective learning experiences.
• Provide the highest quality care experience for Wilson Health's patients and their families.
• Assist Director with day-to-day operations in the Surgical Services Department and provide support in various operational functions, including leading and supporting staff as appropriate.

The Value You'll Bring to the Team:

• Ensure effective learning experiences.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong skillset with educational technology, audio visual, public speaking and presentation.
• Detail oriented and able to meet strict time frames and understand a sense of urgency.

The Expertise and Experience You'll Need to Succeed: Bachelor's degree in nursing 3-5 years relevant clinical experience Minimum 2 years' experience as a clinical preceptor or Nurse Educator Current RN License valid in the state of Ohio Current BLS Required to obtain ACLS within one year of hire date.  PALS and TNCC certification within two years of hire date        

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