Nurse Educator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess educational needs and develop/coordinate necessary education programs.
• Coordinate orientation programs for new clinical staff.
• Act a general resource for nursing staff.
• Work with hospital leadership and staff to assess current educational needs and develops a plan to satisfy those needs.
• Collaborate with medical practitioners and Director of Nursing to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for patients.
• Provide educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocol.
• Assist patient and caregivers with education needs, problem solution and health management across the continuum of care.
• Implement and deliver educational curricula as required by regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CARF, CMS and State agencies.
• Initiate clinical skills development programs for direct care staff.
• Educate direct patient care staff in the use of equipment, supplies, and coordinates in-service training for appropriate staff.
• Provide specialized nursing protocols for direct care staff.
• Develop training and implementation as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Education required. Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.
• Three or more years’ clinical experience combined with/or related to teaching experience required.
• One or more years’ behavioral health experience required.
• Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS and other county, state, and federal regulatory agencies required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current state license is required for this position.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.