St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. Johns has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. Johns dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. Johns Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

The Director of Nursing and Education is responsible for planning, implementing, teaching, and evaluating specific components of the Education and Patient Education program, as well as operational nursing leadership in the Nursing Service Department

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans and implements Nursing Service Orientation and continuing education programs at BHS. Collaborates with Nursing Directors, Clinical Nurse Managers and Administrative Supervisors in assessing nursing staff educational needs. Designs annual educational offerings with realistic behavioral objectives based on assessed learner needs which are consistent with goals, objectives and standards of Nursing Service and accrediting/licensing organizations. Collaborates with the union to provide educational materials and care offerings to the nursing staff. Acts as liaison to vendors providing in-service education on new equipment to be used in the clinical setting. Acts as a resource role model and internal consultant for nurse managers, nursing supervisors; and nursing staff members evidenced by maintaining and enhancing clinical and educational competency. Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with Nursing Service staff and other departments. Participates as a team member in developing Nursing Service policies and procedures based on evidence, best practices, and expert communication. Maintains, reviews, and evaluates educational record keeping and reporting systems and modifies, as necessary. Acts as a trainer, facilitator, consultant, mentor, and supervisor to orientees. Maintains relationship with regional professional organizations that support Addiction and Substance use Disorder Nursing Service continuing education. Coordinates student placements, orients students, and organized preceptorships for undergraduate and graduate students. Disseminates knowledge and skills related to the role, patient population, clinical specialty and global or local health community healthcare needs. Communicates quantitative and qualitative information regarding the patient experience to the staff and the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team. Participates in the ongoing and annual evaluation and performance improvement plans of employees and shares feedback with the Clinical Nurse Managers/Associate Directors/Directors and Senior Directors accordingly. Coordinates activities for maintaining educational materials. Fosters a fair and open culture that supports occurrence reporting. Responsible for compliance to all Correction Action plans.

• Registered Professional Nurse currently licensed in the State of New York.
• Masters degree in nursing required.
• 2 years experience in Nursing Education and/or Nursing Leadership preferred.
• Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) Certification preferred. Must obtain all needed certifications after 1 year of employment.
• Minimum 2 years progressive supervisory experience in acute care or behavioral health hospital setting. Behavioral Experience preferred.
• Good understanding of Windows computer systems: Power Point, Excel, Outlook email.