OVERVIEW:

The Nurse Educator provides educational experiences thatpromote competent nursing practice and quality resident care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides educational leadership to patients and careproviders to enhance specialized patient care within established healthcaresetting.
• Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs,problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.
• Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, andunit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educationalcurricula.
• Initiates skills development programs within the parametersof established care models and current standards of professional practice;monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance withquality standards and parameters.
• Provides direct specialized nursing services to an assignedgroup of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocolsand assisting in the performance of all related nursing duties.
• Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-basedresearch and national standards; consults with and serves as a resource toensure quality patient care.
• Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of newequipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshopsfor appropriate staff.
• Collaborates with nursing and administrative leadership oneducational content, sessions, and proposed new implementation processes.
• Maintains lesson plans and attendance sheets for validationand reference.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science inNursing (MSN)
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of protocol,procedures, and standards within area of nursing expertise.
• Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership totechnical staff in area of specialty.
• Ability to assess educational needs and design and developresponsible curricula.
• 2 years of experience working as a registered nurse in aclinical setting
• Previous experience in a teaching setting preferred