What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator - Clinical Excellence position at Mohawk Valley Health System?
Job Summary
The Nurse Educator role at Mohawk Valley Health System is a key position that requires a dedicated professional to assess the educational needs of nursing staff, students, and others. This involves planning and delivering orientation and continuing education programs to ensure the highest quality clinical outcomes and safety.
Core Responsibilities
- Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs for staff, hospital, and community.
- Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues through innovative programs in classroom settings and on nursing units.
- Works collaboratively with Nursing Leadership to assess educational needs of staff.
- Ensures new employees are scheduled for hospital- and unit-specific mandatory programs.
- Documents progress and competency per policy and addresses issues in collaboration with Nurse Leadership.
- Assesses practice of nursing staff and students in assigned areas through direct observation, chart reviews, and participation in quality monitors.
- Develops plans to educate staff based on identified needs to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
- Develops objectives and course outlines for unit in-service programs.
- Investigates problems of nursing practice and keeps current in latest research in area of expertise.
- Works necessary shifts and creates environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces likelihood of errors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in area of specialty.
- Valid and unrestricted NY State nursing license required.
- Certification in area of specialty preferred.
