Nurse Educator Opportunities- Days and Evenings

Job Summary

This is an exciting time for MVHS as we prepare for our 2023 move into The Wynn Hospital, a new, state-of-the-art hospital in downtown Utica. You will be joining a team of nearly 4,800 clinical and healthcare professionals and will be provided opportunities to advance your career.

Nurse Educator Opportunities are available at the Wynn Hospital for both days and evenings in the following areas:

• Critical Care
  • ICU - Evening Educator
  • IMCU - Day Educator, Evening Educator

• Emergency Department
  • ED - Evening Educator

• Psychiatric Unit
  • Psych - Educator

• Medical Surgical
  • Evening Educator

Nurse Educators are responsible for the following: Identifies, develops, coordinates and implements annual education programs for assigned nursing units per DNV Comprehensive Stroke Certification requirements

Core Job Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs for the staff, the hospital and the community. Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues through innovative programs in both a classroom setting and on the nursing units. Works collaboratively with the Nurse Manager to assess the educational needs of staff.
• Identifies the orientation needs of new employees, plans individualized orientation and evaluates the employee’s progress towards achievement of competency. Ensures that new employees are scheduled for hospital and unit-specific mandatory programs. Documents progress and competency per policy and addresses issues in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
• Assesses the practice of nursing staff and students in their assigned area through direct observation, chart reviews and participation in quality monitors. Develops plans to educate staff based on identified needs to ensure that safe, high quality patient care is consistently delivered.
• Conducts classes and/or provides individualized instruction. Develops objectives and course outlines for unit inservice programs.
• Works with Nurse Manager to development and implement individualized employee improvement or development plans. Tracks the progression and achievement of competency. Presents results and new or revised action plans to Department Manager.
• Investigates problems of nursing practice and keeps current in the latest research in area of expertise.
• Works with all shifts and creates an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of errors. Provides clear and constructive feedback to educate in an effective manner.
• Participates in the development of standards of nursing care practice through participation in assigned committees and workgroups. Works collaboratively with other health care professionals and departments.
• Provides direct patient care to select patients. Assists and guides staff in providing quality nursing care.
• Maintains a high standard of professional responsibility and performance as well as encourages the development of skills in members of the nursing staff.
• Supports and role models the policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of excellent care and customer service meets or exceeds patient expectations. Ensures the delivery of compassionate patient centered care that addresses patient and family needs and concerns in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Related clinical and teaching experience necessary.
  

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Current RN licensure in NY State

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 88806
Department EDUCATION
Shift Variable
Shift Hours Worked 8.50
FTE 1.066667
Work Schedule SALARIED 8 HOURS
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $73,000 - $117,000 Annually