TH Assistant Director of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Educator

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University • New York, NY

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Institute of Continuous Learning in the Department of Nursing Administration at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Assistant Director of Nursing / Medical-Surgical Educator. This role involves demonstrating expert knowledge and competencies in clinical practice, education facilitation, consulting, and outcomes-based practice related to medical-surgical nursing education. The successful candidate will apply adult learning principles to develop and evaluate orientation and continuing education programs, ensuring staff competency. Responsibilities include conducting orientation and training for new hires, providing clinical support, maintaining educational records for regulatory compliance, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The role also involves collaborating with nursing leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and other departments to design and implement educational programs, integrating policies and protocols into training, and seeking professional growth opportunities. The position requires integrating clinical training with electronic documentation and maintaining accurate records.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing Degree.
• New York State Registered Nurse Licensure.
• 5+ years of post-licensure experience, including 3+ years in specialty and 2+ years in a management/supervisory role.
• Experience in EHR, patient-focused and empathic.
• Expert knowledge and competencies related to the role of clinical practitioner, facilitator of education and training, consultant and outcomes-based practice related to design and delivery of medical-surgical nursing education program.
• Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expert knowledge and competencies related to the role of clinical practitioner, facilitator of education and training, consultant, and outcomes-based practice related to design and delivery of medical-surgical nursing education programs.
• Apply adult learning principles in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating medical-surgical nursing orientation and continuing education programs to ensure Initial and on-going competency of nursing staff.
• Participate in goal-directed activities of Nursing Education and the Institute of Continuous Learning by conducting orientation and training programs to newly hired nursing staff.
• Provide support and guidance to nurses during clinical orientation.
• Maintain records of education and competency of nursing staff for regulatory purposes.
• Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate relevant orientation and training programs through which newly hired staff are introduced to the culture, philosophy, goals, policies, procedures, role expectations, physical facilities, services, and other factors necessary to function in a specific work setting.
• Provide education and training programs that enhance staff clinical judgment, clinical and technical skills, and meet mandatory education requirements.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement activities in Nursing Education and in the Department of Nursing Services.
• Develop and implement relevant education and training programs required to address quality improvement problems/issues requiring educative intervention.
• Participate in nursing and other hospital committee work as required.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and nursing staff members in assessing learning needs of staff and in formulating and implementing standards of care for patients.
• Integrate policies, protocols, patient care standards, and documentation requirements into orientation and staff development programs.
• Continue to seek opportunities toward professional growth through formal education and participation in relevant continuing education.
• Collaborate with the medical interdisciplinary team and members of other medical center departments to design, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs.
• Integrate clinical trainings with corresponding electronic documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and provide written reports as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level