What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educator-RN position at BHS Baptist Healthcare System?
Job Description:
Educator-RN-Full-Time
- Serves as an educator for primarily nursing but also various disciplines throughout the hospital and independently assumes a variety of roles in the Education Department
- Included in this multifunctional role are the responsibilities of planning, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating house-wide classes, patient care orientation, continuing education and in-service education and working with multidisciplinary teams as needed.
- Will be responsible for assigned units
- Works collaboratively with other Educators and Department Leaders to enhance the competencies of the staff.
- Participates in planning educational programs utilizing the most recent research publications, practice changes and principles of adult learning.
- Develops and provides ongoing coaching to preceptors and/or new employees.
- Facilitator for new employee Clinical Orientation, and certification/re-certification courses for all employees.
- Develops Clinical Orientation curriculum and revises as needed based on feedback.
- May oversee CNA program based on Medicare standards.
- Facilitates and participates in various other educational endeavors as indicated which support the overall goals of the Education Department.
- Works collaboratively with the American Heart Association (AHA) training center to assure appropriate delivery and documentation relevant to ACLS, BLS & PALS endeavors at Baptist Health Corbin.
- Supports the hospital and the Education Department’s mission and values
- Ability to identify the scope of practice issues, prioritization, critical thinking, effective decision making, communication, interpersonal relationship skills, delegation and team leading skills consistent with the level of professional growth.
- Adheres to specific hospital policy and procedures.
- Other assigned duties may apply
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, BSN Required
- Current RN license in the state of Kentucky or Kentucky work permit.
- Certifications based on the unit worked:
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Benefits:
- Health Vision Dental & Pet Insurance
- Retirement with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off (Including Maternity, Paternity leave)
- Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
