Market Range: 12
Hiring Salary: $5,014.28 - $7,083.33/Monthly
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027. THIS IS A FIVE-YEAR GRANT FUNDED ONE YEAR AT A TIME.
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Educator provides education, simulation, and consultation services necessary for medical professionals to deliver optimal Newborn clinical care and/or Maternal Health Care in West Tennessee. This position serves as a vital link between the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology and OB/GYN and communities throughout West Tennessee. This educational and consultation service will assist other institutions and hospitals with defining their Newborn status level (Level I-IV). The Neonatal Educator supports delivering and non-delivering hospitals and provides training to Emergency Medical Service providers through education, simulation, and consultation services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Degree in Nursing. (Bachelor’s Degree preferred.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse or Labor and Delivery. Must have a valid Driver’s License.
LICENSE: RN license in the State of Tennessee.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Skill in working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Newborn care.
- Knowledge of low- and high-risk neonates to provide appropriate education to medical professionals.
- Ability to assess educational needs and appropriately prepare for the education of medical professionals.
- Ability to establish and maintain open communication with West Tennessee providers.
- Knowledge of JCAHO and HIPAA requirements.
- Knowledge of IRB requirements to conduct research.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, treatment, and medications.
