What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-Education Spec-Clin Center for Learning and Development position at Albany Medical Center?
The RN Education Specialist in the Clinical Center for Learning and Development at Albany Medical Center is a key role responsible for designing and implementing educational programs for nursing staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designs and implements educational programs for nursing staff to promote high-quality patient care through collaboration and compliance with regulations.
- Serves as a liaison between various stakeholders to ensure staff development meets both organizational and community needs.
- Acts as an educator, performance consultant, and leader in collaboration with members of the Hospital, the Center, and the community.
- Supports preceptors in developing orientation programs for new staff.
- Responsible for staff orientation and continued development.
- Demonstrates principles of conflict resolution and promotes consensus building.
- Represents Case Management/Social Work at organizational committee meetings as directed.
- Serves as AMC Liaison with executive leadership interfacing with continuum of care providers and public agencies.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree (MS-Nursing strongly preferred).
- Board Certification in relevant specialty- strongly preferred.
- A Master's Degree in Social Work with State licensure or Master's degree in Nursing or a Master's degree in Education with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, or a Master's degree in an allied health field from an accredited institution required.
- 3 - 5 years of direct critical care experience preferred.
- BLS Certification.
- Demonstrated clinical competency in a nursing or allied health specialty.
- Ability to create collegial and collaborative relationships internally and externally.
- Effective organizational, oral and written communication skills, problem solving, program development, computer skills, strong leadership and team building skills.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have Pediatric nursing experience. However, candidates without pediatric experience can still apply and may be considered.
