What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator position at REDISCOVER?
Job Details
ReDiscover is seeking a Nurse Educator!
WHO WE ARE
ReDiscover has been known for over 50 years as a non-profit community mental health center in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri with a mission of delivering efficient and cost-effective treatment for the people we serve. Our diverse team of over 700 employees is Passionate About People as we support our community, specifically those whose lives have been affected by a mental illness or substance use. With over 29 programs across 20 different locations in Lee’s Summit, Raytown, and Kansas City, ReDiscover offers a wide variety of career opportunities for individualslike youlooking to make a difference throughout the area!
WHAT WE DO
Our Clinical Support program supports programs within that fall under our mental health and substance use disorder departments. The Clinical Support team provides support to ReDiscover employees and is focused on providing direction and customer services to our employees and clients in the assigned locations.
At ReDiscover, while every day is different, a typical day may include the following roles and responsibilities:
- Provides educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within diverse settings.
- 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 curriculum.
- 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 clinical duties.
- Develops training curriculum, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a resource to ensure delivery of quality patient care, patient safety, and adherence to states and federal regulations.
- Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff. Examples are L1MA, CPR/BLS/First Aid.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
We are focused on your development and will spend time helping you continue to grow as a Nurse Educator. However, here are some things that you will need prior to starting with ReDiscover:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program.
- Active Missouri license as a Registered Nurse.
- Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory and management role is strongly preferred.
- A valid state-issued automobile operator’s license is required.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of protocol, procedures, and standards within area of psychiatry, education, and clinical settings such as crisis, mental health, and substance use disorders for all age ranges.
- Working knowledge of the use of established care models in the development of education programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of OSHA training requirements for healthcare facilities.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements for all levels of care.
- Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as GSuite.
