Educator - LPN/RN (Registered Nurse Required)

Singing River Health System•Ocean Springs, MS

12d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Graduate from NLN school of nursing.
Current Mississippi State RN licensure.
BCLS certification required
Appropriate nursing practice/experience within the past five years with previous teaching experience or recognized potential.
Must have a valid driver license.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN preferred.
Obtain and maintain certification from national organizations specific to the nursing division in which he/she provides service preferred.