Nurse Educator - Per Diem

Catholic Health•Rockville Centre, NY

About The Position

Are you a determined Registered Nurse consistently providing outstanding, compassionate patient care? Do you build relationships of trust and advocacy with your patients and their loved ones? Do you thrive in a progressive, team-oriented environment? Then you have what it takes to be a Mercy Hospital Nurse. You are at the heart of health.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN).
NYS RN License required.
Excellent communication skills- verbal and written.
Ability to relate effectively to patients, families, and staff.
Demonstrates and promotes service excellence at all times.
Current ACLS and BLS required.

Nice To Haves

Masters in Nursing preferred (APRN- Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Educator).

Responsibilities

Serves as a consultant/resource to nursing staff in interpreting policy/procedure standards and evidence-based practices of nursing care.
Clinical oversight and safe development of the new hires and assist with the transition of the newly licensed graduates into nursing practice.
Meets regularly with orientees and preceptors.
Confers with Director of Nursing Education regarding the competency of new hires.
Provides teaching instructions to staff members while assessing and evaluating staff competency.
Participates in the planning and analysis of educational programs based on evidence-based standards and guidelines to meet the needs of nursing staff members.
Collaborates with the health care team to provide safe and high quality patient care.