RN EDUCATOR

Horizon Health•Paris, IL

2d•$27 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors. Position Summary: Under the guidance of the Manager of the Education Department, will help provide educational support for Nursing and Patient Care Services. Will collaborate with nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. This position is a key resource for orientation and continuing education of hospital staff including community outreach educational programs. Position will require development and implementation of comprehensive education for hospital programs, service lines, units and clinics. Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to orientation, continuing education and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to process, performance and contributions to the organization through ad-hoc or permanently established councils, committees and workgroups.

Requirements

BSN required, MS degree preferred (Registered Nurse-RN)
Previous experience in coordinating and/or presenting education programs
Must be computer proficient
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Clinical Background includes acute care/hospital nursing experience
AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS instructor (preferred) but must obtain certification of each discipline within 3 months of hire
Flexible work schedule required under direction of the Education Manager. May be asked to work nights and weekends

Responsibilities

Assist with educational needs assessment and develops an annual education plan
Assesses plans, develops, implements and evaluates comprehensive education and regulatory educational programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of nursing and non-nursing personnel with specific focus for his/her units/clinics. Incorporates principles of learning and utilizes evidence-based practice in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of educational programs, courses and sessions
Collaborates with Education Manager to assist with organizing and leading new nursing orientation and new employee orientation
Develops/coordinates education plans related to initial and ongoing competency and validation of nursing staff
Provides educational opportunities for nurses at all stages of their career development
Teaches content as needed within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation, staff development and/or safe practices
Maintains flexibility in order to fill staffing gaps in work schedule. Supports staff by providing patient care by taking a patient assignment as needed under the direction of the Education Director and or Administration.
Engages as an educator in area of clinical specialty on a local, state, or national level to determine trends in clinical education, practice and regulation related to staff including nursing specific.
Promotes and cultivates positive relationships with academic programs to foster positive image and relationships with Horizon Health
Accessible to support and to coordinate students and faculty from affiliating schools including but not limited to nursing programs, health occupation’s, etc.
Collaborates with Education Manager and or Administration for community program planning and implementation and evaluation in order to meet staff development and patient care needs
Encouraged to be an active member of city, regional, and/or national educational advisory groups under the direction of the Education Manger