What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE EDUCATOR, EDUCATION SERVICES position at South Georgia Medical Center?
Description
WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH
Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.
Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.
Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.
Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH
SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:
- Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee discounts
- Company paid life insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program
JOB LOCATION : Main Campus
DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION SERVICES
SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift,
POSITION SUMMARY
Designs, organizes, implements, and evaluates educational programs (orientations, continuing education, and in-services) that facilitate the professional growth, skill development, competency, and attainment of standards of care for employees. These programs will be developed, implemented, and evaluated using adult education principles. Clinical programs will be developed using nursing theory, nursing clinical expertise, standards of practice, and adult education principles. Nurse Educators also collaborate with directors and administrators throughout South Georgia Health System.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education, licensure, and certification: Current RN license in the State of Georgia. Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a minimum of 3 years experience in area of specialty required.- ACLS, PALS, NRP, or STABLE certifications (or ability to obtain) as appropriate to assigned area.
- Must have knowledge of adult learning principles, and should have teaching experience, preferably in an adult education and in the healthcare setting
- Flexible in work schedule, assignments and workloads.
- Ability to prioritize and utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to assess learning needs of healthcare personnel.
- Ability to conduct educational programs for a wide range of healthcare personnel.
- Ability to plan educational programs based on objectives and evaluate effectiveness.
WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION
Works primarily in hospital setting, including clinical/patient care areas and office or classroom areas. Primarily daytime hours with flexibility required to meet educational needs. Considerable walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting *occasionally in excess of fifty pounds. Mental effort required to assess, plan, and make recommended decisions in complex environment. Likely to be exposed to blood/body fluids, including infectious diseases.
SEE WHAT ALL OF THE HYPE IS ABOUT
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off