Education Instructor

Saint Francis Health System

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Utilizes adult learning principles to ensure competency and assists staff to respond effectively in a complex healthcare market. Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates accurate, educationally sound, evidence-based educational programs for Saint Francis Health System employees.

Requirements

Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.
Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License.
3 - 4 years related experience.
Previous teaching experience with adult populations.
Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
Strongly self-directed, with demonstrated communication and teaching skills.
Experience as a preceptor.
Acts as a positive leader and innovator.
Demonstrates proficiency in use of technology.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing or healthcare related field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, coordinates, implements, and documents adult learner-focused orientation programs to ensure regulatory compliance and initial competency of newly hired staff.
Maintains educational records, assists with orientation calendars and competency documentation.
Mentors new staff.
Collaborates with managers and staff to identify and meet educational and skill needs of personnel.
Develops, coordinates, implements and documents ongoing in-service programs based on identified educational needs, including correction of identified problems.
Monitors and assists with annual recertification and ongoing competencies.
Functions as a clinical and educational resource.
Integrates information from internal and external sources in order to assist staff with development and implementation of evidence-based practice.
Provides individual consultations and instruction.
Maintains personal skill set, as appropriate, to establish and maintain credibility with staff.
Accepts personal responsibility for own professional development.
Supports lifelong learning of healthcare personnel in an environment that facilitates continuous learning.
Serves on house wide committees and CQI teams.
Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration by coordinating educational endeavors with other departments.
Assists with development and revisions of patient-care policies, procedures, and protocols.
Coordinates the education for implementation of new equipment, devices, and medical supplies.
Participates in the evaluation process.
Provides annual assessment of staff educational needs and implements plan of action based on assessment.
Performs related management activities including reports and presentations and coordinates nursing protocols.