Nurse Education Instructor

West Tennessee Healthcare • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

Coordinates and conducts orientation and ongoing education programs for personnel providing direct patient care. Under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Education, facilitates and enhances clinical practice and professional development for assigned nursing personnel. Evaluates the needs of various health professionals to identify, implement, and/or develop best practices and programs that meet healthcare staff needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing to practice in Tennessee.
• Obtains AHA BLS instructor status within 6 months of employment in Clinical Education.
• Obtains AHA instructor status in at least one of ACLS or PALS within 1 year of employment in Clinical Education.
• Maintains AHA instructor statuses as required by AHA policy.
• Current skills in nursing practice and trends in an assigned specialty area.
• Knowledge of legal guidelines normally acquired through 3 years of nursing experience, including two years in a specialty area preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of nursing experience in a specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements education and training programs for professional and non-professional staff that directly impact patient care.
• Implements the general nursing orientation program as it relates to clinical practice.
• Instructs staff in the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
• Represents the hospital in community and professional development activities.
• Takes responsibility for own professional development by attending education programs and participating in other activities that enhance the practice of nursing and education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time