What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Nurse Educator position at Elmwood Hills Healthcare Center?
Elmwood Hills Heathcare in Blackwood, NJ is looking for an RN Nurse Educator to join our team!
Basic Function : Provides clinical education and evaluation to Nursing and Patient Care staff. Facilitates evidence-based education to ensure adherence to all regulatory agencies in the clinical area.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Role models and supports excellence in clinical practice and promotes a culture of safe, high-quality care. Serves as a role model / preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
- Works closely with nursing staff / care team to develop an environment that promotes staff growth, role competency, and proficiency in nursing skills and critical thinking, always ensuring patient and staff safety.
- Implements specialized and non-routine nursing care for patients in various clinical settings to support individual plan of care.
- Acts as a resource providing training on patient care procedures, equipment, new protocols, and learning / education initiatives.
- Ensures that patient care staff are meeting evidence-based practice standards and institutional policies and strategies.
- Promotes the use of scientific principles and critical thinking skills in the delivery of nursing care.
- Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support.
- Provides clinical education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff.
- Incorporates evidence-based education and practice to ensure quality patient care.
- Develops a plan to assist caregivers with education needs, problem resolution, and patient care management.
- Initiates clinical skills development programs and implements education strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
- Educates nursing and patient care staff in the use and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Assess education needs and develop verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to both groups and individuals.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
- Readily adapts to change and welcomes new approaches when circumstances demand.
Education and Experience Requirements :
BSN required. MSN preferred.
2 years nursing experience required. Education experience preferred.
OCEAN2024
