Nurse Educator

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Job description

Why Wellpath

Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"

About this role

Supports the company in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of

educational programs to promote the development of staff. Supports nursing orientations, nursing continuing education, patient-focused care classes and programs required by regulatory agencies for caregivers as well as performing initial assessments of nursing staff and individual plans for orientation. Provides health related education to detention (custody staff) as required by contract and accreditation standards

What you bring to the table

Education:

* Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.

Experience:

* Five or more years of correctional healthcare experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

* Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the State
* Current CPR Certification

What you will do

* Ensure all on-the-job training is consistent with guidelines established.
* Ensure site trainers/preceptors have the knowledge, tools, and attitude to effectively train staff.
* Acts as both a formal and informal consultant, assisting with the integration of new learning into nursing.
* practice and serving as a resource by assisting nurses in identifying problems, identifying available internal and external educational resources, and selecting educational options
* Works with the Operations team in identifying changes that should be made in the nursing practice and facilitates the initiation of, adoption of, and adaption to change.
* Strives for excellence in patient care by self-monitoring and, as necessary, to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient.
* Identifies existing and potential problems and takes effective actions.
* Develops and maintains an awareness of needed improvements in patient care, procedures, equipment and supplies and makes recommendations.
* Assumes individual accountability for own conduct and maintenance of professional attitude and appearance.
* Participates in nursing activities in corrections, which promote growth and development of nursing and/or patient care.
* Approaches change in a positive manner, motivate staff to work as a team, accept constructive criticism and learns from it
* Knowledge of program development and adult learning methodologies
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
* Ability to use effective problem solving techniques
* Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
* Ability to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations
* Ability to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations
* Ability to remain alert at all times; pay close attention to details
* Ability to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis

Our investment in you

* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options
* Time off & leave benefits
* 401K
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Parental benefits
* Perks and discounts
* And more available here