Nurse Educator

Job Title:

Nurse Educator

Home Department:

Nursing

Reports To:

Director of Nursing

Effective Date:

January 1, 2024

This document is intended to describe the general duties required for this position. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Summary

The Nurse Educator provides education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff, and facilitates evidenced-based research within a specialized area of nursing. Collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Performs direct specialty nursing services to patients as required, ensuring adherence to Patient Centered Medical Home standards and all related policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established healthcare setting.
• Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.
• Initiates skills development programs within the parameters of established care models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
• Provide direct specialized nursing services to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocols and assisting in the performance of all related nursing duties.
• Develop patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a resource to ensure quality patient care.
• Educate technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assist in monitoring patient satisfaction and communicates with staff both positive and negative feedback
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
  
  
  

Supervisory Duties And Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Masters preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare institution or in customer relations including demonstrated experience in problem solving, written correspondence/documentation, coordination and interaction with senior staff and the medical community. The ability to handle sensitive issues with minimal supervision.
• Experience in patient relations or other clinical work, preferred.