Community Educator

Major Responsibilities:

• Implements and coordinates community based educational programs and projects.
• Conducts ongoing needs assessments. Presents programs based on community needs for each district utilizing age specific information and documentation of teaching reflects individuation and program content.
• Selects content, teaching methods, and evaluation strategies based on expected learner outcomes.
• Designs and develops instructional materials and revises as needed.
• Measures effectiveness of program by customer feedback via written evaluation and develops corrective action for an ineffective program.
• Responsible for staffing classes, which includes identifying the need for more instructors, interviewing new candidates and coordinating orientation of new instructors.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in a registered nurse role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Physical requirements include standing, sitting, and walking.
• Position operates a variety of audio-visual and video equipment.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs box/crate from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs box/crate from floor to waist and carry it across 50 feet.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs force across 50 feet.
• Single hand carry with 30 lbs across 50 feet to simulate carrying a mannequin.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.