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The Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse with System-wide Professional Development responsibilities, demonstrates understanding of the theoretical basis of nursing, and serves as a clinical resource, and role model, within their area of expertise. The incumbent fulfills their organizational functions according to the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) roles of learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions. The Nurse Educator 3 carries out these responsibilities in alignment with the current Nursing Professional Development Scope & Standards of Practice and utilizing the nursing process as applied to the specialty (assessment, learning needs and outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation).
Department Specifics: Advancement of System-Level Nursing Excellence Functions
• Quality and Regulatory Excellence: Support Joint Commission readiness, regulatory compliance, and adherence to professional standards • Data-Driven Practice Improvement: Analyze and trend Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs), Zero Harm metrics, patient experience, and RN engagement data to identify gaps and drive improvement • Shared Governance and Leadership Development: Strengthen Unit-Based Practice Councils (UBPCs), mentor council leaders, and promote nursing engagement in organizational decision-making • Evidence-Based Practice and Research Integration: Identify practice gaps, support EBP initiatives, and contribute to research and performance improvement activities • Magnet and Professional Practice Model Integration: Advance Magnet readiness, support exemplar development, and embed the Professional Practice Model and Caring Science principles into practice • Frontline Coaching and Practice Observation: Partner with leaders and staff to observe workflows, validate practice, and implement targeted improvement strategies Academic-Practice Partnership and Clinical Instruction: Expected to actively support academic-practice partnerships, including participation in clinical education. This may include:
• Serving as a Clinical Instructor in partnership with affiliated Schools of Nursing • Providing structured clinical learning experiences aligned with organizational priorities, quality outcomes, and professional practice standards • Supporting the development of Nurse Scholars (students/learners) through mentorship, clinical oversight, and integration into practice environments Scholarly and Professional Contribution: To support system-level impact and Magnet readiness, Nurse Educator 3 is expected to contribute to scholarly and professional activities, which may include:
• Dissemination of work through presentations, posters, or publications • Participation in research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives • Engagement in professional organizations and academic collaboration System-wide Comprehensive Treatment Unit (CTU) Education · Supports the Comprehensive Treatment Unit (CTU), which provides ambulatory oncology infusion services across the enterprise · Promotes safe administration of antineoplastic therapies, immunotherapy, and supportive infusions · Provides education on recognition and management of infusion reactions and treatment-related adverse effects · Supports evidence-based oncology nursing practice and quality improvement Core Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Master's degree in nursing or related field is strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required Oncology nursing experience is required
Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida RN license required from an accredited institution ACLS and BLS issued from the American Heart Association Current ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card is required Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) certification strongly preferred
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff