Educator - LPN/RN (Registered Nurse Required)

Educator - LPN/RN (Registered Nurse Required)

Healthcare Workforce Academy / Full-Time / 7:00 AM -3:30 PM; Will be required to work nights and/or weekends as classes arise. /
3401 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564
United States

Position Overview:
The Nurse Educator is a Registered Nurse who is educated in the art and science of nursing, with the goal of enhancing the performance and professional development of healthcare providers and their continuing competencies. The Nurse Educator is assigned to the Director of Education and works in collaboration with their division Nursing Vice President, Patient Care Managers and staff. The Nurse Educator will develop and coordinate educational programs and materials specific for their division of patient service. The Nurse Educator is responsible for facilitating the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through active participation in orientation, training, on-going staff development and evaluation of clinical practice for all levels of personnel served. The Nurse Educator will participate in the development of formal and informal education programs and activities in an effort to improve quality standards and outcomes as well as staff performance expectations. The Nurse Educator serves as a resource and educator to their division health care team on new policies, procedures, equipment, and healthcare information. The Nurse Educator is cognizant of current research in their division of nursing practice and care delivery and facilitates the implementation of Evidence Based Practice initiatives. The Nurse Educator actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The Nurse Educator must be willing to adjust their hours as needed or as assigned (evenings/nights/weekends) to meet the educational needs of the staff.

The Nurse Educator performs utilizing the ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development, the MS Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Joint Commission Standards, National Evidence Based Standards, the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control and the SRHS Department of Nursing Plan for the Provision of Care, Treatment and Services.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:
Graduate from NLN school of nursing. BSN or MSN preferred. Must be willing to pursue a BSN or MSN degree within two (2) years of hire.

License:
Current Mississippi State RN licensure.

Certifications:
BCLS certification required; BCLS instructor certification required within one (1) year of hire. Certification and instructor certification specific to nursing division service such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP must be achieved within one (1) year of hire. Obtain and maintain certification from national organizations specific to the nursing division in which he/she provides service preferred.

Experience:
Appropriate nursing practice/experience within the past five years with previous teaching experience or recognized potential.

Reports to:
Director of Education; HR Operations Director

Supervises:
None

Physical Demands:
Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day to day activities. Visual acuity to observe staff performing patient assessment data with the use of manual/automated devices for collecting and documenting the data. Auditory acuity to hear patient and staff in verbal communication and gather data using auscultory skills. Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate as needed during the shift and able to stand for extended periods of time. Must have high energy level and be capable of handling high pressure situations. May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation.

Mental Demands:
Keen mental faculties in assessment and decision making skills in the education of staff for the management of acute and chronically ill patients. Communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress level association with the education of staff in the care of acute patient/family situations and conditions. Demands maintaining effective working relationships with peers, staff, managers, vice presidents, physicians, and other healthcare workers.

Special Demands:
Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area to provide education at the division level on various units and in formal classroom settings - with the employee providing his/her own transportation. Must have a valid driver license.