Registered Nurse Educator

St. John's Senior Servi•Rochester, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Educator is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of educational programs. These programs will utilize and enhance evidence-based practice, support all learning styles, foster empowerment and collaboration of learning, and incorporate St. John’s brand characteristics. The role also involves serving as a Clinical Resource Nurse to nursing staff, identifying educational needs in collaboration with Nurse Leaders, and maintaining frequent contact with Nurse Leaders regarding clinical issues on their units. The Nurse Educator will assist Nurse Leaders in accessing additional resources such as equipment, supplies, and training, and perform other duties as required or necessary. This position is exempt based on the FLSA Fair Pay Exemption Learned Professional.

Requirements

Current New York State Registered Nursing License required
Current CPR certification required
Proficient computer skills required, such as the use of Microsoft word, excel, power point and teams
Willingness to embrace and exemplify St. John’s Brand Characteristics
Ability to develop, implement and evaluate evidence based nursing practices and peer education programs
Ability to compare and interpret previous and present data when problem solving and report in records pertinent data
Ability to identify and delegate suitable components of care to nursing staff; supervise, teach and provide guidance as necessary
Utilize knowledge base of group dynamics when working with elders
Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development
Demonstrate technical competence in Microsoft 365 applications

Nice To Haves

MSN degree preferred
Minimum of 1 year in education preferred
Minimum of 1 year Long Term Care experience preferred
Experience with Point Click Care EMR perferred
Good organizational, leadership and communication and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

Provide the interface for communication of elder care needs with members of other disciplines, utilizing an in-depth knowledge base to ensure comprehensive follow through on problems.
Work collaboratively with Nurse Leaders to assess nursing education needs.
Identify and access the expertise of internal and external specialists to enhance nursing specific learning opportunities for employees.
Foster empowerment and collaboration of learning for the nursing department.
Participate in staff and interdisciplinary meetings.
Arrange for or provide mandatory training to all St. John’s Home employees during new employee orientation and annually.
Interact with all staff in a manner that is respectful and collaborative.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, positivity, with a team-oriented approach that is focuses on exceptional customer service.
Serve as Clinical Resource Nurse to nursing staff.
In collaboration with Nurse Leaders will identify educational needs of nursing staff.
Maintain frequent contact with Nurse Leaders regarding clinical issues on their units, preferably daily in person, by phone or via email.
Assist Nurse Leaders as needed in accessing additional resources e.g. equipment, supplies, training, etc.
Perform other duties as required or necessary.