What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator position at Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center?
About the Role:
As a Nurse Educator at Hudson Regional Hospital (HRH), you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care by providing education and training to the nursing staff. Your main objective will be to enhance the knowledge and skills of the nursing team, ultimately improving patient outcomes and promoting a culture of continuous learning. You will be responsible for developing and implementing educational programs, conducting training sessions, and evaluating the effectiveness of the education provided. Additionally, you will collaborate with the nursing leadership to identify learning needs and develop strategies to address them. Your role as a Nurse Educator will be instrumental in maintaining HRH's commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience in a critical care or emergency nursing setting.
- Experience in patient education and nursing leadership.
- Strong knowledge of acute care and healthcare management principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Nursing or related field.
- Certification in Nursing Education.
- Experience in curriculum development and program evaluation.
- Experience in a teaching or preceptor role.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement educational programs to meet the learning needs of the nursing staff.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance the knowledge and skills of the nursing team.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify learning needs and develop strategies to address them.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in nursing practice and incorporate evidence-based guidelines into educational materials and programs.
Skills:
In this role, your critical care, nursing, and emergency nursing skills will be utilized to develop and deliver educational programs that enhance the knowledge and skills of the nursing staff. Your clinical nursing experience will enable you to understand the challenges and needs of the nursing team, allowing you to tailor the educational content to address those specific areas. Your expertise in a clinical setting will be essential in providing guidance and support to the nursing staff. Your patient education skills will be utilized to develop educational materials and conduct training sessions that empower patients to actively participate in their care. Your nursing leadership skills will be crucial in collaborating with the nursing leadership to identify learning needs and develop strategies to address them. Overall, your acute care and healthcare management knowledge will contribute to the overall improvement of patient care and outcomes at HRH.
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