Education Facilitator RN - Associate Education - Full Time - 1st Shift

Ephraim McDowell Health • Danville, KY

6h

About The Position

A professional Registered Nurse responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational needs in the assigned unit. The role supports the organization’s mission and philosophy, demonstrates dependability and professional accountability, and maintains and expands nursing knowledge and skills. The Education Facilitator exhibits the values of F.I.R.S.T. (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

The position develops and delivers education for clinical Associates, supports orientation and clinical competency, and serves as a resource for clinical practice and procedures. It collaborates with clinical directors to identify educational needs and improve nursing practice, and provides instruction through lectures, group facilitation, demonstrations, and other appropriate methods.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of three to five years of emergency department and/or varied critical care experience; a motivated candidate with five years of Med/Surg experience will also be considered.
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills for negotiation and presentation.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate orientation for CMA.
• Develop and deliver education programs for clinical Associates, including orientation to clinical policies and procedures.
• Promote professional nursing and advances in nursing science by developing in-services and continuing education using current literature, professional knowledge, and computer-based education techniques.
• Develop clinical programs to assess knowledge of the nursing process, psychomotor skills, and psychosocial skills; orient staff to clinical procedures; and validate competence in specific areas such as chest tubes, ports, tracheostomies, and moderate sedation.
• Assess, develop, and implement programs using subject matter experts or personal instruction, drawing on clinical knowledge gained through a bachelor’s degree or advanced certification.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development and age-specific techniques across the lifespan when planning and implementing education for nursing Associates.
• Provide training for BLS, ACLS, PALS, and other specialty certifications for Nursing as assigned.
• Serve as a resource for clinical practice and procedures, using advanced practice knowledge to assist Associates in recognizing disease problems and nursing interventions.
• Provide individual and group instruction to clinicians on specialty-area best practices, using lectures, group facilitation, demonstrations, or other methods as appropriate.
• Promote excellent nursing practice and demonstrate care in prevention, maintenance, and restoration.
• Work with clinical directors to identify needs and improve nursing education and practice in their areas.
• Develop skills check-offs for new nursing procedures when needed.
• Help facilitate annual Skills/Review Day.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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