Nurse Consultant I (Nrs Educator) - Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina•Fort Wayne, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the development, coordination, and teaching of the Nursing Departmental orientation program and for performing unit-based orientation. This position serves as the Nurse Educator/Preceptor for all new RN’s and LPNs. The position also performs competency checkoffs for Professional Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Health Care Technicians. The position serves as a resource for increasing performance in staff requiring assistance in reaching their potential within their job role. Work schedule is primarily 8:00am to 5:00pm when assigned to Educator/Preceptor duties. Works rotating shifts, weekends and holidays as needed to provide training and complete Educator/Preceptor duties.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina
One year of experience as a Registered Nurse

Nice To Haves

Analytical and problem-solving are essential
Knowledge and skill in group theory/dynamics, nursing process and practice
Working knowledge of adult learning principles, teaching techniques, and public speaking
Ability to effectively teach nursing staff and other employees as appropriate through orientation and on-the-go job training

Responsibilities

Development, coordination, and teaching of the Nursing Departmental orientation program
Performing unit-based orientation
Serving as the Nurse Educator/Preceptor for all new RN’s and LPNs
Performing competency checkoffs for Professional Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Health Care Technicians
Serving as a resource for increasing performance in staff requiring assistance in reaching their potential within their job role