RN Educator
Boulder Community Hospital
- Boulder, CO
- $39.78-59.66 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303$39.78 - $59.66 an hour - Full-Time Days, 30 hours per weekBoulder Community Health is seeking an RN Educator to support the Family Birth Center by enhancing clinical practice through staff education and development. This role collaborates with Education Department and unit leadership to assess needs and deliver standardized training, including orientation, in-services, continuing education, and competency evaluations. The RN Educator also serves as a clinical expert and role model for nursing staff, support teams, physicians, students, and the community.Benefits:
- Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
- Dental and Vision insurance
- BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
- Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Education assistance program
- Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
- Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
- Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
- Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family
- Colorado RN license in good standing
- BLS within 12 months of hire
- ACLS within 12 months of hire
- One year of experience in program development or clinical teaching preferred
- Five years of nursing experience as an RN in designated area preferred
- Previous experience in Labor and Delivery and Mom & Baby required
- Previous experience in NICU/Special Care Nursery preferred
- Membership in a professional nursing organization preferred.
- Specialty certification preferred (AORN or CNOR)
- Evaluates own and others’ practice in context with relevant professional practice standards, statutes and regulations.
- Helps determine successful accomplishment of orientation/conditional period. Documents success and failures. Works with management to determine action plan or termination when indicated.
- Develops and initiates an action plan to achieve professional development goal; periodically monitors and evaluates progress.
- Acquires, maintains and builds on current knowledge in nursing practice.
- Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs for clinical personnel and support staff.
- Develops and/or maintains a comprehensive competency based orientation program for the nursing and technical staff that is congruent with TJC, CMS, CNA, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies requirements.
- Demonstrates clinical role modeling to the clinical staff and encourages their growth in clinical performance, decision-making and conflict resolution
- Coordinates Colorado Nurses Association (CNA) and educational offerings following established guidelines to provide continuing education credits.
- Identifies learning needs based on performance behaviors that include critical thinking, interpersonal and technical skills.
- Determines decisions and actions on behalf of the patient and staff in an ethical manner.
- Seeks available resources to help formulate ethical decisions.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and is a patient advocate.
- Participates in various aspects of the research process to demonstrate the relationship between nursing interventions and patient outcomes
- Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, environmental concerns and cost in planning and delivering patient care or educational needs of staff.
- Maintains a cost-effective educational process, which supports productivity standards
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado. It provides comprehensive medical services to the Boulder County community, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric services, and outpatient care. BCH operates several facilities, including the flagship Boulder Community Hospital, and offers a wide range of specialties such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care. The organization is known for its commitment to high-quality care, patient-centered services, and a focus on wellness and prevention. Boulder Community Health is dedicated to improving the health of the local community by integrating advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, and personalized care. The healthcare system also emphasizes collaboration with local physicians, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH is recognized for its strong ties to the local population and its role in supporting public health initiatives, promoting healthy lifestyles, and addressing health disparities. Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center and has received incredible accolades for the wonderful care that we provide, including: Newsweek- “America’s Best-in-State Hospital 2025”; U.S. News and World Report- “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care 2025”; 5280 Magazine-“21 BCH physicians among 2024 list of the region’s best doctors”; Daily Camera People’s Choice Awards 2024- Honorable mention, Best Physical Therapy Center; and American Heart Association- Quality Stroke Care 2024. As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.