Registered Nurse, RN- Educator, Operating Room

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

5d•$91,879 - $117,150•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Educator promotes excellence and innovation in nursing care, contributes to the growth and development of nursing staff through education activities, and facilitates the application of nursing theory to clinical practice consistent with all regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN Licensure.
3 Years of RN Experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or another related field.

Responsibilities

Conducts a comprehensive evaluation of all educational activities and utilizes this data for future programming.
Collaborates with leadership and staff to develop and evaluate educational programs.
Develops content and strategies to meet learning needs.
Coordinates orientation of nursing staff to the organization/unit.
Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of their career.
Delivers competence-based programs for nursing staff with a focus upon improvement of skills and retention of knowledge.
Evaluates the effectiveness of educational programming.
Evaluates and makes recommendations about Performance Improvement issues relevant to areas of nursing practice and patient care.
Encourages and promotes collaboration between staff members and hospital departments.
Acts as a role model for clinical excellence and promotion of professional practice.
Assists in clinical problem-solving and the development of critical thinking skills.
Maintains a current level of clinical expertise.
Collaborates with leadership to recommend educational strategies for the implementation clinical standards.
Consults with staff regarding individual learning needs.
Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changes.
Leads committees and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.