Educator - RN

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse who enhances the performance, professional development, and continuing competencies of healthcare providers. Assigned to the Director of Education, the Nurse Educator collaborates with the division Nursing Vice President, Patient Care Managers, and staff to develop and coordinate educational programs and materials for the assigned patient-service division. The role supports clinical excellence through orientation, training, ongoing staff development, and evaluation of clinical practice for personnel at all levels. The Nurse Educator also participates in formal and informal education initiatives to improve quality standards, outcomes, and staff performance.

The Nurse Educator serves as a resource on new policies, procedures, equipment, and healthcare information; keeps current with research relevant to the division; and facilitates Evidence Based Practice initiatives. The position follows applicable nursing practice standards, regulations, accreditation standards, infection-control guidance, and the SRHS Department of Nursing Plan for the Provision of Care, Treatment and Services. The role requires flexibility to adjust hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, to meet staff education needs. It involves travel throughout the SRHS service area, with the employee providing their own transportation.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN school of nursing.
• Current Mississippi State RN licensure.
• Must be willing to pursue a BSN or MSN degree within two years of hire.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire or transfer.
• Obtain BCLS instructor certification within one year of hire.
• Obtain division-specific nursing certification and instructor certification, such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP, within one year of hire.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
• Have appropriate nursing practice or experience within the past five years, with previous teaching experience or recognized potential.
• Have a valid driver's license and provide own transportation for work-related travel.
• Be able to meet the role's physical, visual, auditory, manual-dexterity, communication, and emotional demands, including standing for extended periods and handling high-pressure situations.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or MSN degree.
• Certification and instructor certification from national organizations specific to the nursing division served.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate educational programs and materials specific to the assigned division of patient service.
• Facilitate clinical excellence through orientation, training, ongoing staff development, and evaluation of clinical practice.
• Participate in formal and informal education programs and activities to improve quality standards, outcomes, and staff performance.
• Educate and serve as a resource to the division healthcare team regarding new policies, procedures, equipment, and healthcare information.
• Stay informed about current research in the division's nursing practice and care delivery and facilitate Evidence Based Practice initiatives.
• Provide education across the SRHS service area, including on clinical units and in formal classroom settings.
• Maintain respectful customer-service relationships and effective working relationships with healthcare colleagues.
• Adjust working hours as needed to meet staff educational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree