What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educator Patient Care Services position at McLaren Health Care?
Position Summary: Provides clinical education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff and facilitates evidenced-based research within a specialized area of nursing. Collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Performs direct specialty nursing services to patients as required, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provides educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocols.
- Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.
- Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.
- Initiates clinical skills development programs within the parameters of established clinical and preceptor models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
- Provides direct specialized nursing services to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocols and assisting in the performance of all related nursing duties.
- Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a clinical resource for unit management to ensure quality patient care.
- Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Acts as a resource or consultant to individuals, groups and departments institution-wide and seeks consultation with outside experts to achieve patient goals.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Minimum of Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse in acute care setting with demonstrated organization and preceptor skills in the area of expertise.
- Possession of a current license as a registered nurse issued by the State of Ohio Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration.
- Effective 7/26/2020, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is required.
- Valid BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Preferred:
- Specialty certification. BLS instructor
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26003698
- Daily Work Times: 7am - 3:30pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26003698
- Daily Work Times: 7am - 3:30pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan