Service Line Nurse Educator - MICU
About The Position
The Service Line Nurse Educator develops and evaluates nursing staff education programs in response to patient and healthcare trends, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities. The role uses literature and research to design interventions and advance staff knowledge and skills in research, evidence-based processes, and clinical application. The educator provides educational consultation across the continuum of care, assesses learning needs and styles, develops educational programs and materials, and evaluates program effectiveness and outcomes. The role supervises staff in the unit educator role and supports educators, staff, and preceptors through coaching, mentoring, continuing education, and feedback. It also contributes to facility-wide program development, uses multiple education modalities and technology, and manages education-related resources and cost analysis. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday on the day shift.
Requirements
- Master's degree in nursing, Nursing Education, or Health Care Administration required. Candidates without a Master's degree must be enrolled in the appropriate Master's program upon hire or transfer and complete it within three years of enrollment.
- Minimum three years of clinical experience as an RN in the practice area.
- Appropriate practice-area certification required within one year of eligibility for the certification exam.
- Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state where the employee works and resides, subject to the stated National License Compact requirements.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, curriculum and program development, program evaluation, and self-learning modules.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and use of audiovisual equipment.
- Evidence of job-specific competencies.
- Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required by the department's nurse manager.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of teaching experience preferred.
- Life Support Instructor Certification may be required based on the needs of the patient population served.
Responsibilities
- Develop a systematic education plan and evaluate nursing staff development programs in response to patient and healthcare trends, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities.
- Synthesize literature and research findings to design interventions and promote staff knowledge and skills in research, evidence-based processes, and application of findings in practice.
- Supervise staff in the unit educator role and participate in their annual performance reviews.
- Provide educational consultation and services across the continuum in the area of specialty.
- Assess learning styles and create educational programs and materials based on the needs of the population being educated.
- Conduct annual education needs assessments using multiple data sources, analyze findings, and recommend priorities.
- Coach and mentor unit educators and staff in education skills, including curriculum development, adult learning principles, and evaluation.
- Develop educational effectiveness measures for all programs and outcome measures for selected programs.
- Participate in preceptor selection; coach preceptors, provide continuing education, give ongoing feedback, and contribute to annual performance evaluations.
- Use multiple education modalities and technology to deliver cost-effective and efficient programs.
- Provide cost analysis for education and manage related resource utilization.
- Participate in facility-wide program development.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Competitive compensation
- Premium pay for eligible shifts, on-call work, and other applicable circumstances
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
- Career development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
