What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator RN/LPN position at NHC and Affiliates?
The RN/LPN, Nurse Educator is responsibilities include, but are not limited to orientation, clinical in servicing, all-staff training, and infection control.
Qualifications:
- Must have Registered Nurse (RN) license or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
- Must be caring, compassionate, team player, and have a heart for the geriatric patient
- Prior experience as Nurse Educator preferred.
Responsibilities include:
- Creates a learning environment based on evidence-based practice using a variety of teaching strategies appropriate for the adult learner.
- Teaches clinical skills to RNs, CNAs, LPNs and ancillary staff as required by state laws.
- Ability to build professional development plans for and with learners with the goal of developing their skills and assisting them to advance their professional practice.
- Supports clinical leaders in the development of action plans and performance improvement plans to ensure best practices.
- Supports the development and implementation of clinical programs, initiatives, standards and policies.
- Functions as a change agent and leader who advocates for nursing and nursing education and participates in interdisciplinary efforts to address health care and educational needs within the facility, community and system.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
NHC offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, uniforms, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, stock options, and more.
National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/Chattanooga/
We look forward to talking with you!!
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