RN Nurse Educator LTC
About The Position
About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan. Scope of Work Using tools of consulting, mentoring, coaching and interprofessional collaboration, the nurse educator facilitates the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert. Functions in the roles of change agent, mentor, facilitator of learning, leader, champion of scientific inquiry (application of research, evidence based practice and improvement science), and partner for clinical practice transitions. Nurse educators are REQUIRED to obtain their nursing administration or professional/specialty certification within 12 months of assuming the role, or within 12 months of achieving eligibility to sit for the exam if not eligible upon hire in to the role. Essential Functions Oversees orientation, as part of the onboarding process, to ensure that new hire/transfer employees have the knowledge and skill to safely practice independently in their role. The educator develops, coordinates, manages, facilitates, conducts, and evaluates orientation programs for nursing and other healthcare personnel. Develops, coordinates, manages, facilitates, conducts and evaluates competency programs. The educator collaborates with operational leaders to address deficits in employee’s knowledge and skills. Designs and develops educational opportunities to achieve specific outcomes related to identified deficits or opportunities for improvement in knowledge, skills and practice. This may include obtaining continuing education approval. Fosters interprofessional learning and enables effective collaboration to improve practice outcomes for the nurse and other health care personnel. Functions as a mentor, coach, and resource in the development of nursing and other clinical support roles as the employee transitions throughout their career life cycle. Applies research, evidenced based practice and quality improvement principles in education, professional role development, orientation, and competency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing
- 3 years of relevant nursing experience in an acute care setting
- MI Registered Nurse (RN)
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days
- BC-NPD-ANCC American Nurse Credentialing Center - Nursing Professional Development within 2 years
- Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS INSTR) - AHA
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree Nursing Education or Adult Education
- 5 years of education experience
Responsibilities
- Oversees orientation, as part of the onboarding process
- Develops, coordinates, manages, facilitates, conducts, and evaluates orientation programs for nursing and other healthcare personnel
- Develops, coordinates, manages, facilitates, conducts and evaluates competency programs
- Collaborates with operational leaders to address deficits in employee’s knowledge and skills
- Designs and develops educational opportunities to achieve specific outcomes related to identified deficits or opportunities for improvement in knowledge, skills and practice
- Fosters interprofessional learning and enables effective collaboration to improve practice outcomes for the nurse and other health care personnel
- Functions as a mentor, coach, and resource in the development of nursing and other clinical support roles as the employee transitions throughout their career life cycle
- Applies research, evidenced based practice and quality improvement principles in education, professional role development, orientation, and competency
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
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- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
