Nurse Educator - Level II

City of New York

76d • $161,254 - $161,254

About The Position

The Nurse Educator - Level II position at NYC Health + Hospitals involves implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and participating in the development of nursing educational programs, including nursing orientation programs and other developmental activities in a healthcare setting. The role requires conducting training and ongoing competency assessments to align nursing educational opportunities with healthcare goals, operational standards, and educational priorities. The position is full-time, with a regular day shift from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., and may require alternating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• A Master's Degree in Nursing, or a related nursing or education field, from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse in specialty area(s), including one (1) year providing nursing education and training in specialty area(s) or holds a valid and current certification as a Nurse Educator.

Nice To Haves

• Assigned to a highly specialized area (e.g., critical care, emergency services, perioperative care) or to a group of specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates nursing educational programs and activities for an assigned health care setting; provides continuous education and training to nursing staff; and assesses educational needs of staff.
• Participates in planning and conducting nursing staff development programs.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates and evaluates in-service nursing orientation; maintains a system of records of in-service orientation, staff development, and educational activities; and monitors and submits all other mandatory work and regulatory reports.
• Identifies and collects information related to learning needs and collaborates with members of multiple disciplines in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of effective nursing education and training programs; serves as a resource for all nursing educational inquiries and issues.
• Conducts program evaluations that measure learning impact and outcomes against strategic goals and objectives of the health care setting to enhance the effectiveness of clinical care and employee performance.
• Assesses learners' progress, and interprets appropriate information necessary to revise and/or adjust orientation, competencies, lesson plans, educational activities and teaching techniques, as needed.
• Contributes to competency assessment by monitoring nursing staff's knowledge and compliance, to ensure that national Patient Safety Goals are maintained, and by participating in competency validation of newly-appointed staff; maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education programs, activities, and other appropriate learning opportunities.
• Serves on nursing and health care setting committees, as assigned, and develops and directs continuous quality improvement programs which achieve targeted patient quality of care outcomes.
• Instructs and provides in-service education for new products, equipment, and changes or updates to nursing departmental orientation procedures.
• Identifies and implements nursing evidence-based methodologies and/or best practices; develops programs based on the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards.
• Develops teaching and learning strategies and methodologies to promote participant engagement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree