RN, Professional Development Nurse (Nurse Educator) | Medical-Surgical

Gundersen Health System
retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, La Crosse
Nov 08, 2024
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Gundersen Health System is seeking a full-timeRN,Professional Development Nurse (Nurse Educator) supporting our Heritage Medical Surgical Unit, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. What you will do: Fulfill a 1.0 FTE; salaried position Typical work schedule isnormal business hours; however, with supporting a 24/7 team, flexibility for off shift support is required Provide clinical expertise and practice guidance for RNs, CNAs, and LPNs in our Heritage Medical Surgical Unit Facilitate professional role development and growth of nursing staff along the continuum from novice to expert! Develop, implement, and evaluate the orientation and onboarding process for new staff Support nursing education, competency, and professional development while "guiding by the side" Act as a change agent and advocate while participating in system-wide improvement work and projects Collaborate with department-based leadership teams as well as a large group of Acute Professional Development Nurses What you will get: Starting annual salary of $84,801.60 + MORE for experience This position allows you to learn about the organization in a different way with the opportunity to connect with cross-functional teams, allowing you to see the bigger picture of healthcare Autonomy to create and deliver what's needed for staff development, unique to the specific department Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program Top ratedretirement plan and healthcare benefits What you will need: Bachelor's degree in nursing required + a master's degree in nursing required within five years of hire date Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant RN experience; Medical-Surgical nursing preferred Skills that will help you be successful in this role include leadership, professionalism, organization, accountability, and collaboration RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers We're healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it's more than our practice. It's who we are. About Gundersen Health System: Gundersen Health System is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267 We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer