Educator Patient Care Services

McLaren Health Care • Caro, MI

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About The Position

Provides clinical education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff and facilitates evidenced-based research within a specialized area of nursing. Collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Performs direct specialty nursing services to patients as required, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum of Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse in acute care setting with demonstrated organization and preceptor skills in the area of expertise.
• Possession of a current license as a registered nurse issued by the State of Ohio Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration.
• Effective 7/26/2020, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is required.
• Valid BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certification.
• BLS instructor

Responsibilities

• Provides educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocols.
• Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.
• Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.
• Initiates clinical skills development programs within the parameters of established clinical and preceptor models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
• Provides direct specialized nursing services to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocols and assisting in the performance of all related nursing duties.
• Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a clinical resource for unit management to ensure quality patient care.
• Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Acts as a resource or consultant to individuals, groups and departments institution-wide and seeks consultation with outside experts to achieve patient goals.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

What This Job Offers

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