RN NPD III, OR

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Educator III works collaboratively with leadership and the Office of Professional Practice to advance nursing professional development programs across UofL Health. The role responds to professional development needs throughout the system and supports high standards of quality and safety in patient care and nursing practice. The educator ensures programs are facilitated by appropriately prepared educational professionals using evidence-based practices and technology, and supports organizational, facility, and Office of Professional Practice goals. The role also participates in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and nursing research, and models the organization’s standards, values, and mission. The position combines clinical expertise, education, leadership, consultation, change management, and research. It facilitates BLS and ACLS training, supports staff competency and professional growth, develops and evaluates educational programs, and collaborates with stakeholders to identify and address learning needs. The educator also mentors staff, manages assigned programs and projects, supports nursing excellence, and applies current research to education and patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
Master’s degree in nursing, leadership, or education.
At least six years as a registered nurse in the clinical specialty area.
At least two years of experience in education, teaching, or professional development.
Active Kentucky Registered Nurse license or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
Professional nursing certification in professional development, leadership, or education.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider certification.
Strong learning-design and implementation abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively to achieve department and facility results.
Demonstrated project management, program evaluation, and competency assessment ability.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice and educational modalities, including evaluation of learning and related patient or organizational outcomes.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to critically analyze complex organizational processes and identify areas for improvement, and to help others develop clinical reasoning skills.
Proficiency with computerized documentation, Microsoft Office applications, data extraction and analysis, and learning technologies.

Nice To Haves

DNP, PhD, or EdD.
ANCC-recognized professional nursing certification in the clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

Facilitate initial and renewal BLS and ACLS training for staff, as appropriate.
Model excellent patient care and collaborate with leadership to develop, evaluate, and implement standards of patient care and professional practice.
Advocate for patients and families while respecting cultural diversity and individual needs; promote patient-centered care and organizational core values.
Develop action plans, obtain resources, and complete evaluation metrics to achieve workplace learning and performance goals.
Facilitate staff education, competency, and professional development in accordance with departmental objectives and accreditation standards.
Plan, prepare, and maintain materials for competency-based educational programs using current standards, regulations, and evidence-based resources.
Maintain current evidence-based knowledge in nursing professional development and assess staff learning needs with stakeholders.
Design, implement, and evaluate learning programs and competency strategies using adult-learning principles and evidence-based education.
Use learning technologies, including simulation, learning management systems, virtual classrooms, and multimedia.
Maintain professional affiliations and nursing certification in professional development and/or education; foster bedside staff development and certification through mentoring, classes, programs, and study groups.
Select, develop, evaluate, and mentor staff in education and research; support a participatory, productive, safe, and healthy work environment and effective communication.
Align education with organizational mission and goals, model professional practice, integrate ethical principles, and support nursing excellence.
Assist with fiscal and administrative operations through cost-effective resource use and identify opportunities to support grant and research funding.
Support nursing leadership in building a culture of nursing excellence through action planning and quality improvement; manage assigned programs, projects, and process implementations.
Consult and facilitate with outside institutions, hospital committees, task forces, project teams, clinical staff, physicians, administrators, nursing school programs, and the public on clinical education and nursing care.
Identify and support needed change, develop programs that help attendees embrace change, challenge practices that do not align with best practice, and demonstrate flexibility.
Participate in continuous quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research; evaluate nursing research and incorporate findings into education and patient care.
Disseminate research findings through clinical presentations and publications.
Comply with company policies, standards of conduct, HIPAA privacy and security requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable safety standards; perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate professionalism, service, teamwork, and customer service while interacting with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader healthcare community.