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Sign‐On Incentives: Up to a $15,000 sign‐on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk with your recruiter to learn more. Job Responsibilities: * Provide patient care that meets or exceeds Registered Nurse standards, including assessment, planning, delegation, coordination, implementation, and evaluation using the Nursing Process and evidence‐based practice. * Conduct annual education needs assessments by gathering input from Quality Management, Nurse Managers, staff, and Nursing Education and Professional Practice teams. * Design and implement educational programs based on needs assessments, applying adult learning principles and ensuring consistency across sites. * Coordinate and manage required certifications for the unit (e.g., BASIC Coronary Course, Fetal Monitoring, NRP). * Develop and maintain a progressive orientation program aligned with Joint Commission standards, New York State requirements, and UHS Clinical Coaching guidelines. * Oversee orientation programs for new employees, including regular progress evaluations and reporting to Nurse Managers. * Facilitate and lead quality management and performance improvement activities within the practice area. * Compile and submit quarterly data on quality performance indicators to Nurse Managers and Directors of Nursing. * Maintain accurate educational records for orientation, mandatory training, and continuing education programs. * Plan and manage the annual competency assessment process to ensure staff compliance and completion. * Serve as an education consultant to nursing personnel and provide guidance on best practices. * Function as a Nurse Planner within the UHS Approved Provider Unit for Continuing Nursing Education after completing required training. Position Qualifications: Minimum Required: * Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing * Three (3) years relevant clinical nursing experience * New York State Registered Nurse * CPR certification within 3 months of hire * NRP certification Preferred: * Clinical Specialist with Master's Degree in Nursing * Previous education or management experience * CPR Basic Life Support Instructor certification * Professional certification in a related nursing specialty (C‐EFM, In‐Pt OB) * Member of AWHONN * Experience in collaboration with various interdisciplinary teams Work Environment * Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated. * Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting. * Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions. * Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants. * PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies. Age of Patients Served * All Age Groups HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information * All ‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‐ Level 4

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