UNIT BASED EDUCATOR

About the Role

This position serves as a specialized unit educator, master teacher, and clinical preceptor within the Medical Department. The role is designed to bridge high-level clinical expertise with educational leadership, ensuring that nursing processes are effectively integrated into the plan of care for a diverse patient population ranging from neonates to geriatrics.

As a master clinician, you will facilitate evidence-based research and develop unit-based strategies to enhance specialized patient care. You will act as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team, consulting on complex cases and coordinating in-service training on new equipment and protocols. The position requires maintaining active clinical skills by instructing students from the College of Nursing and assisting with unit staffing, while simultaneously delivering safe, direct patient care.

Team Context

You will collaborate closely with the Clinical Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Specialty RN, and Unit Director to plan and implement pertinent curricula. The role emphasizes a proactive approach to patient safety, encouraging staff and patients to question current policies and identify environmental risks. By fostering professional growth through current literature and workshops, the team aims to continuously improve quality standards and parameters across the continuum of care.

Application Instructions

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) and an active RN license in New Mexico or via reciprocal agreement. Essential experience includes 18 months of directly related nursing experience. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo is highly valued. Applicants must be able to obtain necessary certifications, including CPR for Healthcare/BLS and Unit-Required Certifications, within the specified timeframes.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.