Nurse Educator - req# 15439

The University of New Mexico, College of Nursing invites application for two Nurse Educators to work at Health Science Simulation Center and/or Health Science Rio Rancho campus. Nurse Educators will facilitate simulation educational activities and follow established nursing processes, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation in simulation. The selected candidate will assist in preparing equipment for simulation events.

Responsibilities include supervision of nursing students. The Nurse Educator will collaborate with the Director of Simulation in the delivery and evaluation of simulation. Nurse educator must stay current with all clinical procedures, technologies and maintain a current RN license. It is expected that the Nurse educator will complete the Certified Health Care Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification within 3 years of date of hire.

The University of New Mexico is New Mexicos flagship R1 research intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 500,000 people. The College of Nursing provides exemplary and innovative education, research, practice, service, and leadership intended to advance the science of nursing and improve tribal, state, national, and global health. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant Health Sciences Center (HSC), which includes New Mexicos only Level 1 trauma center and medical school. The HSC provides an exceptional education for more than 1500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HSC is known for cutting edge research with more than $165 million in extramural research funding. The HSC has an established Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification status.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Associate's degree in Nursing; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: State of New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the multi-state privilege to practice compact with New Mexico.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• MSN
• Proficiency MS Office Suite
• Clinical evaluation experience
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience with simulation software

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

3. UNM Employment Application form (online)

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.