Position
Overview:
The Nurse Educator is a Registered
Nurse who is educated in the art and science of nursing, with the goal of
enhancing the performance and professional development of healthcare
providers and their continuing competencies. The Nurse Educator is assigned
to the Director of Education and works in collaboration with their division
Nursing Vice President, Patient Care Managers and staff. The Nurse Educator will
develop and coordinate educational programs and materials specific for their
division of patient service. The Nurse Educator is responsible for
facilitating the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through
active participation in orientation, training, on-going staff development and
evaluation of clinical practice for all levels of personnel served. The Nurse
Educator will participate in the development of formal and informal education
programs and activities in an effort to improve quality standards and
outcomes as well as staff performance expectations. The Nurse Educator serves
as a resource and educator to their division health care team on new
policies, procedures, equipment, and healthcare information. The Nurse
Educator is cognizant of current research in their division of nursing
practice and care delivery and facilitates the implementation of Evidence
Based Practice initiatives. The Nurse Educator actively participates in
outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining
relationships that are equally respectful to all. The Nurse Educator must be
willing to adjust their hours as needed or as assigned
(evenings/nights/weekends) to meet the educational needs of the staff.
The Nurse Educator performs utilizing the ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development, the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Joint Commission Standards, National Evidence Based Standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control and the SRHS Department of Nursing Plan for the Provision of Care, Treatment and Services.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
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