What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator position at Pine Forest?
The primary purpose of the Nurse Educator position is to ensure the competencies of all facility associates through orientation, ongoing education and training, and assessment and to monitor and evaluate the outcomes of resident care and services provided by those associates.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess the developmental/educational needs of all facility associates.
- Assess the developmental/educational needs of non-clinical staff.
- Consult with the Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) to formulate the goals and objectives of the orientation and ongoing in-service educational programs at the facility.
- Assist the Administrator and DON in formulating an effective recruitment, hiring, and orientation process to improve overall associate retention.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or graduate from an approved LPN OR RN diploma program.
Experience
- At least two (2) years experience in long-term care as a LPN OR RN.
- Has experience with organizational change efforts – has worked and understands organizational change dynamics.
- Has some familiarity with the concepts of experiential learning.
- Has conducted in-service or other educational programs that required group facilitation.
- Must be competent with standup training skills and public presentations.
- Has experience with and understanding of adult education methodology.
- Has experience evaluating clinical outcomes/care and service delivery and the methodologies to affect positive change.
- Must be competent with an electronic charting system.
