Nurse Educator

Job description

WHAT WE NEED

Professional, compassionate educator

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nurse Educators help nurses develop the skills they need to ensure safe, evidence-based, high quality healthcare. From orientation to continuing education, the Nurse Educator is there leading the way. At Franciscan Health, this is more than just a training job - it's the ability to focus nurses on using their skills in a faith-based, compassionate environment. That extra step makes all the difference to our teams.

Are you a strong communicator and teacher? Can you present a variety of programs effectively? Are you organized and able to stay on top of changing practices? We have a special place ready to put your skills to work.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Support staff development with educational activities including remediation, certification, mentoring, regulatory requirements, new equipment/procedures, and EMR updates.

Serve as a leader to promote the professional growth of peers.

Collaborate with others in the practice of staff development at the institutional, local, regional, state, national, and international levels.

Develop, coordinate, maintain, evaluate and improve components of the orientation process using evidenced-based practice.

Evaluate, on an ongoing basis, the results of educational programs, processes, and clinical interventions to ensure activities are meeting the standards of practice and regulatory requirements.

Assess staff training or education needs by collecting data and feedback; plan educational interventions based on data collected.

Identify and collaborate with content experts to develop activities to facilitate learner's achievement of the educational objectives.

Participate in and use evidence-based research to identify strategies for improving professional development activities and practice.

Incorporate principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs.

WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED

Prior Nursing and/or Education/Staff Development experience.

Basic knowledge of computer software, hardware, and communication devices to perform tasks.

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Infection control knowledge.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.

Knowledge of principles of quality patient care.

Deliver presentations and public speaking engagements.

Develop effective relationships with patients, hospital departments, and other external parties.

Possess teaching abilities, organization skills and a personal commitment to quality Healthcare delivery.

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.