"HSRR Nurse Educator"

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico, College of Nursing is seeking applications for a master's prepared Nurse Educator to join our team at the Health Science Rio Rancho campus. The Nurse Educator will facilitate clinical/lab educational activities and follow established nursing processes, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning and intervention. This is an on-campus position that requires direct in-person facilitation. The selected applicant must maintain a primary residence in the Albuquerque area (including surrounding communities such as Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Belen, Edgewood, and Santa Fe) and be able to reliably commute to the College of Nursing, Health Science Rio Rancho Campus. The candidate will demonstrate proficiency in MS Office Suite and effective communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities include supervision of nursing students. The Nurse Educator will collaborate with Staff and Faculty in the delivery and evaluation of clinical/lab education. The Nurse Educator must stay current with all clinical/lab procedures, technologies and maintain a current RN license.

College of Nursing

The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master's, post-master's, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the state's premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master's and post-master's programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.

Our faculty engage in innovative teaching, research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry. Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico's flagship R1 research intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant HS, which includes New Mexico's only Level-1 Trauma Center. The HSC provides an exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HSC is known for innovative 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. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.

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Conditions of Employment

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSN or higher
• Clinical evaluation experience
• Experience facilitating educational activities
• Precepting experience

Details

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department: College of Nursing (AFD)
Employment Type: Staff
Staff Type: Term - Full-Time
Term End Date: 06/30/2027
Status: Exempt
Pay: Monthly: $5,844.80 - $8,366.80
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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