What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator NPDP Critical Care Champion position at Black Women's Mental Health Institute?
Role Overview
The Nurse Educator in Critical Care is a registered nurse responsible for staff development, clinical education, and ensuring quality patient care in ICU and Step-Down units.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Educator in Critical Care is a registered nurse responsible for staff development, clinical education, and ensuring quality patient care in ICU and Step-Down units.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess staff educational needs and develop individualized and group learning plans.
- Serve as a clinical expert, practitioner, and consultant to foster staff development.
- Assist in onboarding, orientation, and evaluating nurses and healthcare staff.
- Support the Nurse Residency Program and participate in shared governance.
- Ensure adherence to Standards of Care, policies, and standards from professional organizations.
- Provide clinical guidance and act as a change agent within the organization.
- Support other departments as needed, demonstrating clinical competency aligned with critical care standards.
- BSN required; Master's preferred in Nursing or Nursing Education.
- Minimum two years' experience in Critical Care.
- Active RN license (NJ or compact with NJ endorsement) and BLS certification.
- CCRNe or PCCN certification required; Nursing Professional Development certification preferred.
- Proven teaching ability and strong clinical expertise in Critical Care settings.