Nurse Educator - Southwest

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary:

The IG nurse educator provides clinical field-based support to execute the Immunology/Neurology Marketing plans through the development and execution of educational programs.  This position will cover the southeast regions, including the states of California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. Due to the travel required for the position and target audience of our Nurse Educators, we prefer the candidate to be located in or near a large metropolitan area with excellent airport connections. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Deliver educational programs regarding IVIG and SCIG both live and virtually to train and educate nurses, pharmacists, and other office staff on the proper use, handling, and administration of Grifols' IG products
• Serve as an on-demand resource for HCP customers with IG product questions
• Maintain communication and integrate activities, when appropriate, with sales, account managers, and marketing
• Utilize clinical expertise and natural ability to build immediate trust with HCPs through deep medical and product knowledge to build and maintain relationships with key customers
• Provide educational programs to patient advocacy groups in the fields of CIDP and PIDD                              
• Assist with the clinical training of new and experienced sales representatives    
• Independently plan and organize activities to ensure regular and consistent coverage of the territory according to a plan of action and dependent on each customer's needs             
• Ensure full compliance with rules, regulations, and Grifols policies

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Requires an RN with 8 years’ experience and a minimum of 5 years direct IVIG infusion experience (preferred in at least 2 different care settings)
• Ability to travel up to 60%.
• Immunoglobulin certification (IgCN) or Qualified to take the certification exam (Must become IgCN certified within 6 months of employment and maintain certification.)
• Good working knowledge of all IgNS protocols, and IV and Sub Q administration of Ig.
• Practical clinical experience in at least 2 care settings (hospital, home health, infusion suite, etc) is preferred.
• Excellent IV skills and ability to educate HCPs and patients about IG therapy.
• Excellent communication skills and public speaking ability.
• Excellent presentation skills and previous experience in clinical education preferred

Pay Scale:

The estimated pay scale for the Nurse Educator role based in the United States (non-California), is $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in 8% of the company bonus pool (depending on level of role). We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 9 paid Holidays per year plus 2 additional floating holidays, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

For California:

The estimated pay scale for the Nurse Educator role based in California, is $100,000.00- $120,000.00 per year.

Occupational Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.   Occasionally walks and stands. Occasionally bends and twists neck.  Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with frequent air travel within the United States. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences.  Interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.