Title: Nurse Educator – Hospital

Overview:

• Job Category: Acute - Nursing - Local
• Skills: The following experience is required: 2 years of med/surg experience Solid clinical background
• Education: RN License - required Primary Source Verification - required AHA BLS - required
• Certifications & Licenses: RN License

The nurse educator is an integral member of the nursing leadership team who partners and collaborates with all members of the patient care team. The nurse educator role reflects the Nursing Professional Development, Scope and Standards practice as approved by the American Nurses Association.

The nurse educator for FBC reflects knowledge and expertise in nursing and collaborates with the unit manager and clinical nurse leader to monitor and maintain staff performance and patient outcomes in compliance with regulatory recommendations and requirements. This specialized nursing practice facilitates professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings; supports lifelong learning; utilizes tools, theories, skills and knowledge to improve healthcare practice for all learners.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence based practice and individual identified needs. Utilizes creative strategies and adult learning principles.
• Promotes professional nursing practice and quality patient care according to the ANA standards of practice; Endorses the theory based approach to the continuum of practice from Novice to Expert.
• Provides supportive consulting and participates in planned and unplanned process changes.
• Serves as a role model and guide for the professional development of nurses.
• Collaborates with members of the nursing leadership team to assess learning needs, develop programs, and monitor clinical competency and support action plans. Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities including practice drills on a regular cadence.
• Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes.
• Develops, implements and manages competency based orientation.
• Develops and facilitates initial and ongoing competencies.
• Perform other related duties as required