NURSE EDUCATOR

UHS•Norfolk, VA

18d

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is responsible for all entities of Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health by providing staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent, leader and researcher. Must be able to withstand physical activity which includes the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds. Travel may be required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Develops/coordinates core education to address patient population specific nursing care. 2. Supports the development of the bedside nurse, and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidenced based nursing practice. 3. Responsible for the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development. 4. Ensures that educational programs are current and responsive to changes in nursing practice while also being congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals. 5. Serves as a role model of professional behavior by creating a professional nursing climate within Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health to meet the needs of the diverse units within KCBH and the global needs of Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health. 6. Models Service Excellence behavior and incorporates service excellence information in all educational programs. 7. Supports growth and development of both nursing and mental health technicians. 8. Implements team building programs. 9. Demonstrates the ability to assist in the units as needed. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are dedicated to providing a challenging and rewarding work environment to all our employees.

Requirements

An individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
Excellent verbal and written skills, ability to create programs designed for adult learners, ability to maintain confidentiality of resident and employee information.
BSN required, MSN preferred.
Current state of Virginia RN license and BLS provider is required.
Work requires 3 years of applied clinical experience as an RN in a health related field or as a Clinical Educator or Instructor.
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft office.
Knowledge of Audiovisual equipment set up.
The physical requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit and lie on the floor for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
The incumbant must be physically capable of providing direct total physical care to unpredictable, potentially violent, mintally ill patients as necessary including lifting, supporting, running towards or away from areas where problems are occuring, and pushing and pulling equipment, such as, wheelchairs, stretchers and beds.
Ability to successfully perform the facility crisis intervention training, CPR and First Aid.

Nice To Haves

BLS instructor preferred.
A Master's Degree in Nursing may be substituted for 2 years of required experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Mental Health Nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops/coordinates core education to address patient population specific nursing care.
Supports the development of the bedside nurse, and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidenced based nursing practice.
Responsible for the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development.
Ensures that educational programs are current and responsive to changes in nursing practice while also being congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals.
Serves as a role model of professional behavior by creating a professional nursing climate within Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health to meet the needs of the diverse units within KCBH and the global needs of Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health.
Models Service Excellence behavior and incorporates service excellence information in all educational programs.
Supports growth and development of both nursing and mental health technicians.
Implements team building programs.
Demonstrates the ability to assist in the units as needed.