Nurse Educator - Emergency and Behavioral Health

Providence

84d • $56 - $87

About The Position

Nurse Educator (RN) for our Emergency and Behavioral Health Departments at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in San Pedro, CA. This position is Full-Time and will work 8-hour Day shifts. Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro, awarded the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Gold Plus Achievement Award, is recognized for its exceptional stroke care. Additionally, our Rehab Center is nationally ranked by UDSMR and accredited by CARF for outstanding rehabilitation programs. The Nurse Educator/ Nursing Professional Development Practitioner is a professional nurse with advanced clinical, leadership, and staff development knowledge and skills. Supports the professional and clinical development of the bedside nurse and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence in the delivery of evidence-based nursing care. Facilitates the educational process through assessment of learning needs; and development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and activities, in collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams. Facilitates all levels of competency validation, from orientation through advanced. Collaborates with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance with respect to clinical practice through education and competency validation. Participates in strategic planning to achieve outcomes. Leads groups working on projects related to staff development. Acts as a consultant to committees and teams; and makes recommendations for improving the quality of patient care through the development and revision of policies, procedures, and programs. Supports the integration of research into practice. Is a resource and mentor to staff. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Little Company Of Mary San Pedro Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• California Registered Nurse License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• 3 years Acute Care experience.
• 1 year Staff Development activities.
• Within 2 years of hire: Nursing Professional Development Board Certification or Nursing Education.
• Experience with simulation in healthcare.
• Experience with interactive, case-based online teaching/learning methods.
• Experience with both knowledge and skills based competency validation.
• Experience with outcomes measurement to evaluate effectiveness of education.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Nursing or related professional development field upon hire.
• Additional certification in one Specialty applicable to practice.
• 3 years in area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Support the professional and clinical development of bedside nurses.
• Foster empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence in evidence-based nursing care.
• Facilitate the educational process through assessment of learning needs.
• Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs and activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams.
• Facilitate competency validation from orientation through advanced levels.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with respect to clinical practice through education.
• Participate in strategic planning to achieve outcomes.
• Lead groups working on projects related to staff development.
• Act as a consultant to committees and teams.
• Make recommendations for improving the quality of patient care.
• Support the integration of research into practice.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to staff.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Vacation and holiday time off.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Well-being resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree