Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
Augusta University Medical Center
Augusta, GA

Nurse Educator - Georgia Cancer Center

* About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Location Augusta University - Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 College/Department Information The Georgia Cancer Center is on a mission for Georgia providing industry-leading cancer research and care that benefits patients locally and globally. Our ultimate goal is to eradicate cancer and we are proudly making progress every day. When we say patient care is a priority, we mean it. We assemble custom teams of field experts to address each individual's unique needs. The Georgia Cancer Center M. Bert Storey Research Building provides quality research space to promote multidisciplinary collaborations and translational research, which is essential to creating an environment that promotes innovation. Our research approach supports important National Cancer Institute goals including ensuring every cancer patient has access to the newest and most innovative clinical trials in the nation, clinicians and researchers work together to initiate new research protocols based on the clinician's interaction with the patient, and each cancer patient receives personalized treatment through the interaction of the multidisciplinary team of clinicians and allied health professionals. Job Summary The Nurse Educator position will provide care coordination between patient and provider, health education, and monitoring of maternal chronic conditions. This person will assist with project planning, implementation, and documentation within the contract/grant and institutional guidelines. The position will require an RN; experience with women's health, diabetes, and/or cardiology are preferred; this is a grant funded position from the Georgia Department of Public Health. Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinate care delivery with providers and patients; Ensure that scheduled project visits are confirmed; Follow-up with community members and participants; Assist project coordinator with data collection, entry, and quality control; Maintain project files according to project policies; Lead education sessions with mothers; Maintain outstanding relationships with community partners; Attend meetings with community partners. Attending staff training and research meetings. Participating in project planning and development of research protocols while insuring adherence to accepted scientific research principals. Perform other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, a valid Georgia Registered nursing License, with a minimum of three years total experience required. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality; Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Pay Grade: 20 Salary: $55,869/annually -$67,000/annuallly Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today! Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited. Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. How To Apply Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365