Nurse Educator

Reports to the Director/Manager. Is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and evaluating orientation, continuing education and in-service programs for staff which are competency based. Recommends improvements in the quality of nursing practice and standards. Serves as a resource to staff.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Provides staff education by:

• Facilitating needs analysis for staff to ensure that educational needs are identified and are the focal point for program development and enhancements; also ensuring that desired outcomes are met.
• Planning, designing and coordinating training, educational programs and/or instructional materials to meet the customer's needs.
• Designing, preparing, evaluating and updating lesson plans, lectures, tests, materials, programs and courses to meet regulatory agency requirements and changing needs.
• Teaching staff members by conducting training and providing group and individual instruction.
• Preparing necessary administrative/support materials (such as program schedules, attendance rosters, evaluations and summaries, etc.).
• Monitoring the orientee's progress/performance and providing instruction and counseling as necessary; also making appropriate recommendations to the department Manager/Director.
• Serving as an educational resource for various departments, committees, Memorial Health System, Physician groups and referral organizations.
• Participating in community activities as requested.
• Providing education for patients as appropriate.
• Assisting in the development of policies and procedures.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Indiana. A Master's degree in Nursing or Advanced Practice Nursing degree preferred. Two years of previous nursing experience is required. Must also be CPR certified as an instructor.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of current training and adult education philosophies, techniques, programs, tools and equipment.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and competency in performing procedures, assessments, treatments and techniques.
• Demonstrates analytical skills necessary to conduct training needs analysis, design programs, etc.
• Demonstrates ability to teach staff with a variety of educational backgrounds.
• Demonstrates leadership skills necessary to coordinate activities and motivate all levels of staff.
• Demonstrates initiative and high interest in teaching others.
• Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills necessary to interface effectively with all levels of staff and customers and to conduct group and individual instruction.
• Demonstrates well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, necessary to communicate in an articulate and effective manner in front of groups. Relates to and provides effective feedback to the learner in a manner that is patient, constructive and enhances self-esteem.

Working Conditions

• Works in a patient care environment requiring frequent changes in job demands.
• May be exposed to bio-hazards.
• Operates office equipment and other equipment used to meet patient care needs.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.