What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Development Nurse Educator-OS MS/ED position at Singing River Health System?
Professional Development Nurse Educator-OS MS/ED Position
Overview: Education: Experience: None Physical Demands: Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and copier. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages. 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.
Ocean Springs Hospital | Full-Time | M-F, occasional nights or weekends |
3109 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564
United States
The Professional Development Nurse
Educator enhances the performance and professional development of healthcare
providers and their continuing competencies. He/She develops and coordinates
educational programs and materials specific for nursing and patient care service
areas. The Nurse Educator facilitates 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.
Additionally, the Nurse Educator
works in conjunction with community healthcare programs to include high
school programs and college/university-level student clinical placements.
The Professional Development Nurse
Educator participates 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. He/She serves as a resource
and educator on new policies, procedures, equipment, and healthcare
information. The Nurse Educator keeps abreast of current research in nursing
practice and care delivery and facilitates the implementation of Evidence-Based
Practice initiatives.
The Professional Development Nurse
Educator adjusts working hours and availability as needed or as assigned (evenings/nights/weekends)
to meet the educational needs of the staff. The Professional Development
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, State and Accreditation 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.
Graduate from NLN School of Nursing required. Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
License:
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State
of Mississippi.
Certifications:
Must complete and maintain BCLS
certification upon hire and/or transfer.
BCLS instructor certification
required within six (6) months of hire. ACLS certification and instructor
certification must be achieved within one (1) year of hire. PALS certification and instructor
certification must be achieved within one (1) year of hire, if applicable to
clinical area assigned. Obtain and maintain certification from national
organizations specific to the nursing division in which he/she provides
service preferred.
Must have de-escalation training
completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate
level of de-escalation training.
Five (5) years’ clinical nursing experience appropriate for area
of specialty required. Previous teaching experience or evidence of teaching
ability preferred.
Reports to:
Director of
Accreditation, Safety, and Education
Supervises:
Work is mainly active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.