What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE EDUCATOR position at The Citadel at Kingsbridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?
OVERVIEW:
The Nurse Educator provides educational experiences that promote competent nursing practice and quality resident care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established healthcare 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 educational curricula.
- Initiates skills development programs within the parameters of established care models and current standards of professional practice; 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 evidenced-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, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.
- Collaborates with nursing and administrative leadership on educational content, sessions, and proposed new implementation processes.
- Maintains lesson plans and attendance sheets for validation and reference.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of protocol, procedures, and standards within area of nursing expertise.
- Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty.
- Ability to assess educational needs and design and develop responsible curricula.
- 2 years of experience working as a registered nurse in a clinical setting
- Previous experience in a teaching setting preferred
