Educator - RN

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

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About The Position

The Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse who supports healthcare providers’ performance, professional development, and continuing competencies. Assigned to the Director of Education, the educator collaborates with the division Nursing Vice President, Patient Care Managers, and staff to develop and coordinate educational programs and materials for the division’s patient services.

The role facilitates clinical excellence through orientation, training, ongoing staff development, and evaluation of clinical practice for personnel at all levels. The Nurse Educator participates in formal and informal education initiatives to improve quality standards, outcomes, and staff performance. The educator also serves as a resource on new policies, procedures, equipment, and healthcare information; follows current research; and supports implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives. The position requires outstanding customer service and respectful working relationships. Hours may need to be adjusted, including evenings, nights, or weekends, to meet staff education needs.

The Nurse Educator practices in accordance with the ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development, the Mississippi Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, accreditation standards, national evidence-based standards, CDC infection-control guidelines, and the SRHS Department of Nursing Plan for the Provision of Care, Treatment and Services. The role involves travel throughout the SRHS service area to provide education on various units and in formal classroom settings, using the employee’s own transportation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN school of nursing.
• Current Mississippi State RN licensure.
• Willingness 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 certification and instructor certification specific to the nursing division’s service, such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP, within one year of hire.
• Complete appropriate de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
• Appropriate nursing practice or experience within the past five years, with previous teaching experience or recognized potential.
• Valid driver license and ability to provide own transportation for work-related travel.
• Ability to meet the physical, sensory, communication, emotional, and mental demands described for the position, 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 to improve quality standards, outcomes, and staff performance.
• Educate and serve as a resource for the healthcare team on new policies, procedures, equipment, and healthcare information.
• Remain cognizant of current research and facilitate implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Provide education at the division level on various units and in formal classroom settings throughout the SRHS service area.
• Maintain respectful working relationships and participate in outstanding customer service.
• Adjust work hours as needed, including evenings, nights, or weekends, to meet staff education needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed