RN Educator and Quality Coordinator (* $10,000 Sign On Bonus)

Job Description

SCHEDULE : 2PM-10PM or 9AM- 5PM

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff and facilitates evidenced- based research, with a focus on Behavioral Health. Collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Performs direct specialty nursing services to patients as required, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provides educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient in the Behavioral Health setting.

Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.

Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of education curricula.

Acts as a key resource in the orientation and the continuing education of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested.

Initiates skills development programs within the parameters of established care models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.

Provides direct specialized nursing services to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocols and assisting in the performance of all related nursing duties.

Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidence-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a resource to ensure quality patient care.

Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment and supplies and instruments, coordinates in service training and workshops for appropriate staff.

Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Collaborates with leadership and members of the education team to develop and implement educational trainings / classes utilizing evidence-based information, including Crisis Prevention Training.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

Thorough Knowledge and understanding of protocol, procedures, and standards within area of nursing expertise.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification American Heart Association required.

Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification American Heart Association preferred.

Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to staff in area of specialty.

Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Ability to assess educational needs and design and develop responsible curricula.

Working knowledge of the use of established care models in development of education programs.

Demonstrates a commitment to continued professional developments.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.

Ability to work effectively with others and ability to manage multiple projects.

Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care programs.

Stong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

Experience in education program design and evaluation.

Knowledge and experience in adult education principles. Hospital experience preferred.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Demonstrated proficiency in technology.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Ability to function well in a high paced and at times stressful environment.

Education And Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

Master of Science in Nursing or Nursing Education and / or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required.

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant nursing experience in a Behavioral Health setting required.

Three (3) years of experience with orientation and education of nursing staff in a clinical setting preferred.

Special Notes : Resume / CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

This function / position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook ELI Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements :

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook ELI 's Employee Health Services

Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen

Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.

Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s) / certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and / or revocation of the employment offer.

• The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .

Company Overview

As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County’s first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year-round residents and expanding to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including behavioral health, medical-surgical, orthopedics and general surgery, wound care, interventional pain management and GI, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic, and physical therapy services. The hospital is also a clinical campus and training site for Stony Brook Medicine, with its first SBELIH Psychiatry resident having graduated in 2022.

Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island employees and responsible for employment, including the day-to-day direction and supervision of work.StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all Payroll and Human Resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all benefits for which one is eligible.  SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes.  Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY.  The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board .

Job Field

Educator

Primary Location

US-NY-Greenport

Department / Hiring Area

Staff Development

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Aug 13, 2024

Posting End Date

Ongoing

Salary

110,000 - $120,000

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000