Nurse Educator

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a member of the management and nursing team. Serves as a leader and role model. Responsible for unit based orientation for new employees. Provides educational programs and in-services to the employees, as well as consults, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates programs provided. Schedules hours divided between clinical and educational duties.

Requirements

4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required or anticipated graduation from a BSN program within 6 months. Must be documented in writing from the school. If BSN is not achieved within 6 months, employee will be demoted from the position.
2 - 3 years clinical practice as a registered nurse
Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license

Nice To Haves

Department Specific Certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

Assist Director and (or) Manager in evaluating the clinical performance of the staff.
Provides educational programs to staff to ensure that the most recent and up to date information is available to them and that this information meets the needs of both the department and the division.
Coordinate and provide orientation and competency programs for new employees as well as yearly competency updates for all staff.
Stays current on trends and developments in nursing.
Participates in educational programs which improve clinical skills.
Understands, interprets, teaches, and implements, appropriate evidenced based practice guidelines in clinical decision making.
Uses research in clinical decision making.
Complies with established nursing standards; implements and maintains established departmental, divisional and hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environment and infection control.
Interpret these to staff and patients as appropriate.
Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
Maintain a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
Cooperate with other departments to achieve division objectives and maintain good employee relations.
Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information as defined by HIPPA regulations.
Provides information and consultation to administrative personnel and to staff, regarding programs, projects, and identified problems to be addressed by educational offerings.
Collaborates with Director, Manager, Physicians, other clinical staff and (or) other Educators on an ongoing basis in order to plan and implement those programs deemed appropriate and/or necessary for staff.
Collaborates with nursing staff to identify and provide the necessary patient and family education.
Ensures evaluation and implementation of educational needs of patients as ongoing process in collaboration with nursing staff, physicians, and other ancillary departments involved in the patients' care.
Ensures orientation of new employees.
Serves as a positive role model, mentor, and resource person for less experienced nursing staff.
Acts as a liaison for conflict resolution.
Actively participates in Quality Improvement studies by collecting pertinent data, providing comparative information, presenting results of studies with co-workers, management, and leadership.
Provides solutions to those issues that research has shown exist.
Directs the coordination of care across setting and among caregivers.
Engages in teamwork as a team player and a team builder.
Serves in key roles at work through shared decision making.
Defines a clear vision including goals and plans and measures progress.
Promotes nursing through participation in professional organizations.
Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice.
Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery.
Incorporates evidence based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Accountable for individual practice and delegation to provide optimum care.
Practices with compassion and respect.
Primary commitment is to advocate for the patient, family and community.
Assures patient safety through competency and growth of self and others.
Contributes to a healthy work environment through shared decision making.
Collaborates with other health professionals to meet healthcare need.
Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.