Nurse Educator - Public Health Preparedness and Response

San Bernardino County•San Bernardino, CA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for a Nurse Educator to support the County’s Preparedness and Response Program. Nurse Educators develop, implement, and evaluate training for Public Health in the use of emergency-based procedures, equipment, and county/state/federal protocols. They assess the educational needs of the County from a Public Health perspective, and plan and implement programs required for an emergency response to meet clinical needs; prepare instructional materials; and develop and revise policies and procedures. As certified trainers, they lead departmentwide certification courses on N95 respirators, AHA Basic Life Support, and First Aid Training and AED courses. As a Nurse Educator, you will play a crucial role in strengthening Public Health’s response to emergencies. Under general direction, essential duties will include: Support public health emergency capabilities and emergency support functions (ESFs): The nurse educator will coordinate planning and response activities related to mass care, first responder safety and health, mass fatality, medical surge and other capabilities or emergency support functions that have a clinical and/or nursing component. Developing Educational Programs: Design, develop, and implement comprehensive educational programs that address the specific needs of healthcare and non-health professionals involved in public health emergency response. Review and provide feedback or approval on clinical based materials developed by the health education or marketing team related to communicable disease, identified emergent diseases or other public health threats. Curriculum Development: Create engaging and evidence-based curricula, training materials, standard operating guides, and other resources, incorporating best practices and up-to-date guidelines from relevant authorities. Training Delivery: Deliver training sessions, workshops, and presentations to public health professionals or other stakeholders, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and skills development. Oversee the DPH CHEMPACK Program, support with annual school-based and flu vaccinations, and participate with medical/nursing staff training. Emergency Preparedness : Collaborate with public health officials and stakeholders to assess and identify clinical needs for emergency preparedness and response. Design materials to enhance the ability of staff to respond to emergencies efficiently and effectively. During emergency activations, Nurse Educators will be deployed to emergency responses for shelters, Medical Point of Dispensing (MPOD) sites, and Government Authorized Alternate Care Sites (GAACS) to serve as medical support staff and/or medical lead. Oversee and coordinate responder safety and health activities including fit testing, Basic Life Support (BLS) trainings, and the CHEMPACK program. Evaluation and Medical Supply Oversight : Conduct regular evaluations of training and daily operation programs to assess teams’ effectiveness and impact. Order and maintain inventory of medications and supplies for assigned PRP clinics, ensuring all items are up to date as well as ongoing compliance with documentation requirements related to medication storage, distribution, audits, and transport. Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, nursing schools, public health officials, medical professionals, pharmacists and DRIC team, and emergency response personnel, to ensure a coordinated and integrated response to public health emergencies. Participates in the following collaboratives: Partnership meetings, Mass Vaccination Planning, and Statewide Medical Health Training and Exercises Planning. Research and Knowledge Dissemination: Stay updated on the latest research, advancements, and best practices in public health emergency response. Partner with the PRP health education specialist to disseminate relevant information to public health professionals through various channels, such as newsletters, workshops, and online platforms. Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance and support to healthcare professionals involved in emergency response efforts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Coordinates the onboarding and training of student nurses for field events. Documentation, Reporting, and Clinical: Maintain accurate records and documentation of training activities, participant feedback, and program outcomes. Prepare reports for program evaluation, funding agencies, and stakeholders as required. Assesses the need for and gives immunization injections and other nursing practices, as needed; updates the California Immunization Registry (CAIR) database within required timeframe. Serve as the primary Designated Representative in Charge (DRIC) with responsibility for ensuring the integrity of medical supplies and medications within the Surveillance and Response Medication Room including providing oversight of medication room support staff and activities (e.g. proper storage, handling, and transport of medications and medical ancillary supplies, and maintenance and review of all required documentation) and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain pharmaceutical integrity within the Medication Room. In collaboration with the pharmacy team, provide oversight of medication room support staff and activities including the proper storage, handling, and transport of medications and medical ancillary supplies. During emergency activations, instruct, educate and counsel patients on a variety of medical and health care topics related to communicable diseases and other general medical/nursing issues. Write, update, and train staff on the use of Public Health standing orders. For more detailed information, refer to the Nurse Educator job description. Preparedness & Response - DPH The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Preparedness and Response Program works to prepare for emergencies caused by bioterrorism, infectious disease, and other public health threats through the development and exercise of comprehensive public health emergency preparedness and response plans.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Nurse with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
Must possess and maintain a Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification.
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Three (3) years (within the past five years) of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse.
A Master's Degree in Nursing may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Nurse Educator in any setting
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing
In-depth understanding of public health emergency response, infectious disease control, disaster management, and healthcare system operations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills are essential.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate healthcare professionals in emergency response settings.
Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations, adapt to changing circumstances, and manage multiple priorities while maintaining an optimistic attitude.
Proficient or willing to advance in the use of technology for instructional design, e-learning platforms, and virtual training/meeting participation.
Familiarity with research methodologies and the ability to translate evidence-based practices into training programs.
Awareness and understanding of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic factors that impact healthcare delivery during public health emergencies.

Responsibilities

Support public health emergency capabilities and emergency support functions (ESFs)
Design, develop, and implement comprehensive educational programs
Create engaging and evidence-based curricula, training materials, standard operating guides, and other resources
Deliver training sessions, workshops, and presentations
Oversee the DPH CHEMPACK Program, support with annual school-based and flu vaccinations, and participate with medical/nursing staff training
Collaborate with public health officials and stakeholders to assess and identify clinical needs for emergency preparedness and response
Design materials to enhance the ability of staff to respond to emergencies efficiently and effectively
Conduct regular evaluations of training and daily operation programs
Order and maintain inventory of medications and supplies for assigned PRP clinics
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, nursing schools, public health officials, medical professionals, pharmacists and DRIC team, and emergency response personnel
Participates in the following collaboratives: Partnership meetings, Mass Vaccination Planning, and Statewide Medical Health Training and Exercises Planning
Stay updated on the latest research, advancements, and best practices in public health emergency response
Partner with the PRP health education specialist to disseminate relevant information
Provide guidance and support to healthcare professionals involved in emergency response efforts
Coordinates the onboarding and training of student nurses for field events
Maintain accurate records and documentation of training activities, participant feedback, and program outcomes
Prepare reports for program evaluation, funding agencies, and stakeholders as required
Assesses the need for and gives immunization injections and other nursing practices, as needed
Updates the California Immunization Registry (CAIR) database within required timeframe
Serve as the primary Designated Representative in Charge (DRIC) with responsibility for ensuring the integrity of medical supplies and medications within the Surveillance and Response Medication Room
Provide oversight of medication room support staff and activities
Instruct, educate and counsel patients on a variety of medical and health care topics related to communicable diseases and other general medical/nursing issues
Write, update, and train staff on the use of Public Health standing orders