Professional Development Nurse Educator

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Professional Development Nurse Educator enhances the performance and professional development of healthcare providers and their continuing competencies. He/She develops and coordinates educational programs and materials specific for nursing and patient care service areas. The Nurse Educator facilitates the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through active participation in orientation, training, on-going staff development and evaluation of clinical practice for all levels of personnel served. Additionally, the Nurse Educator works in conjunction with community healthcare programs to include high school programs and college/university-level student clinical placements. The Professional Development Nurse Educator participates in the development of formal and informal education programs and activities in an effort to improve quality standards and outcomes as well as staff performance expectations. He/She serves as a resource and educator on new policies, procedures, equipment, and healthcare information. The Nurse Educator keeps abreast of current research in nursing practice and care delivery and facilitates the implementation of Evidence-Based Practice initiatives. The Professional Development Nurse Educator adjusts working hours and availability as needed or as assigned (evenings/nights/weekends) to meet the educational needs of the staff. The Professional Development Nurse Educator performs utilizing the ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development, the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, State and Accreditation standards, National Evidence Based Standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control and the SRHS Department of Nursing Plan for the Provision of Care, Treatment and Services.

Requirements

• Graduate from NLN School of Nursing required.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• BCLS instructor certification required within six (6) months of hire.
• ACLS certification and instructor certification must be achieved within one (1) year of hire.
• PALS certification and instructor certification must be achieved within one (1) year of hire, if applicable to clinical area assigned.
• Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
• Five (5) years’ clinical nursing experience appropriate for area of specialty required.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
• Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Obtain and maintain certification from national organizations specific to the nursing division in which he/she provides service preferred.
• Previous teaching experience or evidence of teaching ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates educational programs and materials specific for nursing and patient care service areas.
• Facilitates the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through active participation in orientation, training, on-going staff development and evaluation of clinical practice for all levels of personnel served.
• Works in conjunction with community healthcare programs to include high school programs and college/university-level student clinical placements.
• Participates in the development of formal and informal education programs and activities in an effort to improve quality standards and outcomes as well as staff performance expectations.
• Serves as a resource and educator on new policies, procedures, equipment, and healthcare information.
• Keeps abreast of current research in nursing practice and care delivery and facilitates the implementation of Evidence-Based Practice initiatives.
• Adjusts working hours and availability as needed or as assigned (evenings/nights/weekends) to meet the educational needs of the staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED