Staff Development Instructor Full-Time (72 hours per pay period)|

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Development Instructor facilitates learning, supports change, mentors healthcare professionals, promotes scientific inquiry, advocates for nursing professional development, and supports transitions into practice. The instructor collaborates with healthcare team members and delivers effective, efficient education, including clinical orientation and continuing education for assigned departments. The role helps standardize education and promote best practices. Some positions also liaise with local schools to arrange clinical placements. For the Life Support programs, the instructor serves as an expert resource on emergency cardiovascular care issues and protocols; conducts instructor courses in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines; monitors Course Directors and Training Center Faculty and completes required documentation; schedules instructors across Life Support programs; and assists with instruction in programs including ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, and RQI. The role also oversees program improvements and new equipment deployment and ensures regulatory compliance and up-to-date standards and policies. The position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours weekly on third shift, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan. The work is generally in a clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled environment, with occasional exposure to infectious diseases from blood- or airborne pathogens. The employee regularly talks or hears, frequently stands, walks, and sits, and may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

For nursing specialty areas, a BSN or BS with a major in nursing is required.
Must be licensed in the area of specialty and in good standing with the State of Michigan.
A valid driver’s license is required for roles needing system coverage.
BLS is required within the orientation period.
BLS Instructor status is required within one year of hire.
Must be able to operate basic computer programs used for departmental documentation and record keeping.
Must demonstrate competencies to provide services appropriate to the age of the population served.
Must have strong verbal and written communication, human relations, problem-solving, and assertiveness skills.
Must demonstrate customer service orientation, leadership, organization, independence, initiative, a positive attitude, flexibility, and team-building skills.
Must be able to work in and cope with a changing environment.
Must meet the role’s physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

An MSN or MS with a major in nursing is preferred.
Advanced life support Instructor status may be required based on department needs.

Responsibilities

Use the educational design process to address knowledge, skill, and practice gaps identified through needs assessments.
Help transform processes across micro, meso, and macrosystem levels by initiating, adapting, and sustaining change through project management and improvement processes.
Mentor and contribute to the professional development and lifelong learning of others.
Influence interprofessional practice and learning environments, nursing professional development, nursing, and healthcare.
Promote the generation and dissemination of knowledge and the use of evidence to advance professional development practice, guide clinical practice, and improve patient care.
Support and promote nursing professional development as a nursing practice specialty.
Support nurses and other healthcare team members as they transition across learning and practice environments, roles, and professional stages.
Provide expert guidance on emergency cardiovascular care issues and protocols to the Training Center Coordinator, instructors, and clinical staff.
Conduct Training Center instructor courses in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines.
Monitor Course Directors and Training Center Faculty and complete required documentation.
Schedule instructors for Life Support programs and activities.
Assist as an instructor in Life Support programs, including ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, and RQI.
Oversee improvements to Life Support programs and deployment of new equipment.
Ensure Life Support programs meet regulatory requirements and that standards and policies are current and followed.
Maintain accurate and timely education paperwork, including lesson plans, attendance documents, and orientee files.
Develop educational offerings and programs based on WNA/ANCC continuing education standards.
Participate in team huddles, quality improvement, and problem-solving efforts, using available evidence and contributing innovative ideas.
Work collaboratively, communicate clearly, protect confidentiality, use resources wisely, and adapt to department and coworker needs.