What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator position at Saint Alphonsus?
GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
- Collaborates with Unit/Department/Clinic Managers, nurse leaders, and other educators to provide educational programs with the goal of enhanced clinical practice, professional growth of the staff and the assurance of safe and effective healthcare to patients.
- Maintains ongoing participation in the effective provision of professional development activities including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational activities according to established standards.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Colleague must have an RN license, as defined by their primary work state (Idaho or Oregon), issued prior to hire date.
- Those colleagues hired before January 1, 2020 must provide licensure or proof of application in process in their secondary state by August 28, 2020.
- Individuals hired in this role after January 1, 2020, must provide licensure or proof of application in their secondary state by August 28, 2020 or within six months of hire, whichever date is later.
- Three years of direct patient care experience in the role of a registered nurse required. Experience in nursing education desirable.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
- Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS provider/instructor status desirable. Certification in a clinical area or in Staff Development desirable.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
- Uses principles of education and adult learning to design educational activities.
- Promotes a learning environment in a manner that enhances learner’s competence to provide quality healthcare and to enhance clinical skills through group activities, classroom lecture presentations, individual instruction or the general use of role model and mentoring concepts.
- Integrates research, evidence-based practice, and current literature into educational activities.
- Reflects an integration of knowledge, skills, experience and attitude needed to present educational offerings to staff engaged in direct patient care, certification, accreditation, compliance standards and risk management.
- Facilitates participation in the development, attainment and evaluation of nurse and other colleague orientation. Participates in education needs assessment for Patient Care Services.
- Provides focused education to specific units/clinics/departments. Maintains records of educational offerings.
- Maintains own clinical skills and competence related to clinical practice and staff development.
- Demonstrates awareness of need for self-growth and pursues personal growth
Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health!
Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.
Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.