• Plans and conducts a variety of in-service orientation and educational programs to meet the needs of Patient Care Services staff at all levels.
• Evaluates and revises centralized programs and orientation programs as required to maintain current content and congruency with the patient care model.
• Assesses educational needs of staff throughout Patient Care Services and develops plans for learning experiences appropriate for meeting recognized needs.
• Plans and prepares curriculum content and course outlines in conformance with program objectives and accreditation standards.
• Modifies and updates existing educational programs and/or patient education materials or recommends modifications as appropriate.
• Assists Patient Care Directors in the planning and teaching of nursing skills and procedures particular to a specific patient population.
• Serves as a resource person to the Patient Care Directors and nursing staff regarding educational activities and new nursing techniques.
• Assumes responsibility for the care and maintenance of departmental equipment, supplies, work areas and facilities.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment to support class instruction.
• Selects and organizes teaching aides to include films, slides, charts, anatomical models, and nursing supplies and equipment.
• Maintains required departmental records, reports and statistics as appropriate.
• Ensures that the classroom serves as an appropriate learning environment.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in training techniques, methods and programs for possible application in nursing education programs.
• Coordinates clinical experiences for undergraduate/graduate nursing students and maintains course files.
• Serves as hospital liaison to CPR Community Training Center, maintaining staff records and submitting quarterly reports.
• Serves on hospital-wide committees as educational consultant as appropriate.

• Ensures that care is provided for all patients incorporating the attributes of Careful Nursing.
• Trustworthy collaboration.
• Health education.
• Perfect skill in fostering safety and comfort.
• Participatory – authoritative management.
• Carries out other duties related to patient care and unit operations as assigned.

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