Nurse Educator, Inpatient Neuro Services (NICU and EMU) Full-time

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse responsible for multi-site or specialty-specific professional development of staff. The Nurse Educator 2 fulfills multi-site or specialty-unit functions according to the Nursing Professional Development roles of learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions. The role follows the current Nursing Professional Development Scope & Standards of Practice and applies the nursing process to the specialty, including assessment, identification of learning needs and outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Nurse Educator collaborates with Nurse Educator 3 and works under the direction of the Manager to assess and implement educational programs for nursing and clinical staff. Programs are based on environmental scanning, practice gaps, regulatory and accreditation requirements, specialty standards, performance improvement reports, mission and values, policies, procedures, guidelines, and learning needs. The role develops and evaluates activities to improve knowledge, skills, and practice; creates learning environments; coordinates equipment and supply education; reviews competencies; and supports staff orientation, integration, retention, and professional growth. The position also partners with individuals, groups, and organizations to share expertise and achieve common goals; participates in planning and approving continuing education programs and events; and adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures while safeguarding University assets. Duties may be expanded as necessary. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Valid Florida RN license.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Nurse Educator 3 and, under the direction of the Manager, assess and implement multi-site or specialty-unit education programs for nursing and clinical staff.
Develop and evaluate educational activities to address identified deficits or opportunities for improvement in knowledge, skills, or practice.
Create a learning environment by collaborating with practitioners, leaders, nurses, educators, patient care staff, and unit management to provide continuing nursing education and in-services.
Coordinate education of patient care staff to ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Document competency completion, review and recommend competency revisions, and address competency deficits among staff members and teams.
Assess and evaluate employee orientation, socialization, and integration processes, with a focus on retention and growth.
Facilitate orientation for licensed and unlicensed healthcare personnel during onboarding and when roles, responsibilities, or practice settings change.
Collaborate with PDD to develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate, conduct, and evaluate onboarding and orientation programs for licensed and unlicensed healthcare personnel.
Partner with individuals, groups, and organizations to share professional expertise in planning and decision-making toward common goals.
Participate in planning and approval of applicable continuing education programs, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.