Health Educator jobs in Bremerton, WA

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has exciting and rewarding careers with competitive salaries and benefits.  We are a family of hospitals, health care services, and medical providers delivering compassionate care to people throughout South Puget Sound. We are part of Catholic Health Initiatives, one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the country.

St. Michael Medical Center is looking for an RN to join our team in our hospital in Silverdale! This 500,000 Square-foot hospital will be the most energy-efficient hospital in Washington and will provide an extraordinary healing environment for our patients with beautiful views of the Olympic Mountains and Dyes Inlet. In addition, the entire campus has been developed with the well-being of our team in mind with dedicated respite areas and generous break areas (see the views!) along with the Clear Creek trail running through the hospital grounds, encouraging walks and connection with the community. Be a part of this groundbreaking addition to CHI Franciscan!

St. Michael Medical Center is one of only four hospitals in our state to achieve the Pathway to Excellence designation, which recognizes health care organizations for their commitment to ensuring excellence in the nursing profession.

We're proud to share that St. Michael Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality care that meets our patients' medical needs while providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. We believe this three-part approach — physical, emotional, and spiritual — is essential to healing the whole person. Come join our team!

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY  

This position is responsible for the development and delivery of nursing and clinical education in a patient care area from basic to advanced practice levels.  Plans, conducts and evaluates unit-specific new orientation, education and training in the assigned department.  Works collaboratively with unit management and Regional Education to enhance the quality and cost effectiveness of patient care by providing educational support to staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides education, training, and consultative services to clinical staff in assigned area. Assesses, develops, revises and coordinates teaching programs for all nursing staff.  Provides in-service education.  Ensures educational programs provide staff with skills and competency needed to meet all applicable regulatory, risk and patient safety requirements.
• Plans and directs the orientation and residency programs of new personnel to assigned unit.  Facilitates staff development by promoting learning experiences and information for staff based on identified needs of the individuals.  Responsible for development of competency assessment tools ensuring these assessments are completed and conducts education as necessary in follow-up.  
• Contributes to the department’s quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to support these initiatives and incorporates the changes into education offerings.  
• Collaborates with other Educators to enhance self-learning, promote professionalism among educators, reduce duplicative services, and to provide opportunities for a more standardized system.  
• Participates in related clinical instruction and conferences and maintains and improves knowledge and competency in their specialty area.  

Qualifications

Education/Work Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and two years of RN nursing work experience in the designated specialty area.  Previous work experience in the education/training of healthcare providers is strongly preferred.  Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Alternative Requirement:  A candidate who, although otherwise qualified, lacks a BSN degree may also be considered for the position if: