Registered Nurse (RN) Educator - Full Time - ED

Riverside Hospital•Smithfield, VA

About The Position

The RN Specialty Educator works under the direction and guidance of the Nurse Manager, serving as a consultant, change agent, and facilitator. The role assesses learning needs and plans, implements, and evaluates educational activities for staff and patients in assigned areas, with a core focus on the facility and associated departments. The Educator develops and delivers teaching strategies for personnel at all levels and applies clinical expertise to assess learners’ readiness and support competent, age-specific, culturally sensitive services aligned with Riverside Health System standards, goals, and strategic plans. The Educator must be available to educate staff on all shifts as needed and be flexible to cover the unit and care for patients when needed. The role also performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
At least 1 year of RN experience in an acute care setting.
Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a compact state, required upon hire.
CPR/BLS certification from AHA, ARC, or ASHI, required upon hire.
ACLS Provider certification from AHA, ARC, or ASHI, required upon hire.
PALS Provider certification from AHA, ARC, or ASHI, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare.
At least 1 year of experience teaching in a clinical or formal setting.
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Provider certification from the Emergency Nurses Association.
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification from the Emergency Nurses Association.
Specialty certification, such as CMSRN or CCRN.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development, maintenance, and systemization of policies, procedures, care, and services.
Coordinate and integrate services throughout Riverside Health System and the community.
Maintain knowledge of and affiliations or networks with professional, civic, and service organizations that support professional development and relationships aligned with Riverside Health System’s mission, vision, and values.
Participate in budget planning and monitoring for defined areas, including determining appropriate resource allocation.
Create and maintain an environment that supports integrated leadership and management and an efficient, competent, and professional service and care delivery team.
Monitor clinical activities to identify expected and unexpected risks and learning opportunities.
Continuously improve service and patient care outcomes by interpreting and maintaining regulatory and accreditation standards in accordance with patient safety standards, Standards of Excellence, and the Riverside Code of Conduct.
Address physician, staff, patient, and community issues or concerns and follow through within 72 hours.
Communicate with the team to ensure understanding and proactively identify, follow through on, and immediately resolve issues.
Assess learning needs and plan, implement, and evaluate educational activities for staff and patients in assigned areas.
Plan and implement teaching strategies for all levels of facility personnel.
Educate staff on all shifts as needed and cover the unit to care for patients when needed.