Nurse Educator

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Job description

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? At Bassett Health, you will find an innovative culture that is patient focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practice Educator is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides clinical leadership and staff development and education for defined inpatient unit(s). The Nurse Practice Educator requires advanced clinical knowledge and skills as well as the ability to teach others and promote professional growth, nursing expertise and progressive nursing practice. The Nurse Practice Educator possesses excellent written and oral communication skills and assists with clinical program development and implementation, with a focus on quality patient outcomes and unit performance improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions:

* Provides clinical support and education to nursing staff, to promote quality patient care and outcomes.
* Assesses educational needs of staff through observation of clinical practice, review of clinical documentation and formal needs assessment processes.
* Designs, implements and evaluates clinical educational programs for nursing staff to assure clinical competency, including individualized coaching of staff during care activities. .
* Serves as a clinical resource and role model to nursing staff through direct patient care and consultation.
* Collaborates with nursing leaders and Nurse Educators to establish and implement staff development activities.
* Assists new staff in the assessment of learning needs and establishes individualized plans to meet these learning needs.
* Monitors progress of newly hired nursing staff during the orientation process, collaborating with the Nurse Manager to determine staff readiness for completion of orientation phase.
* Selects and supports preceptors and helps coach, mentor and evaluate preceptors involved in the orientation of new nursing staff.
* Coordinates unit-based educational plans related to initial
* Provides direct nursing care to patients, role modeling excellent service, clinical competence, effective collaboration and teamwork.
* Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

Job Qualifications:

Education/Qualifications:

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing or other related science field required.
* Graduation from a Master's degree program in Professional Nursing, with a concentration in a clinical specialty is desired.

Experience:

* A minimum of 5 years of relevant clinical experience is required.
* Previous educational, clinical specialty or leadership experience is desirable.

Licensure/Certificates:

* Current NYS licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse is required.
* Current BLS
* ACLS (desired for applicable units)
* Certification in relevant clinical fields is desired.

Skills:

* Knowledge and application of staff development and adult learning principles.
* Expert interpersonal skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively regarding sensitive or complex issues.
* Ability to define and solve problems and deal with complex variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
* Demonstrates proficiency in required nursing skills relevant to area of practice.

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to lift and position patients required.
* Category I risk exposure as defined by OSHA.
* Busy inpatient setting providing care 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
* On feet much of day with considerable lifting.
* Moving of heavy, awkward equipment.
* Must be able identify and differentiate colors.

Benefits:

Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs across our employee population.

* Medical, dental and vision insurance
* Paid time off, including vacations and holidays
* Life insurance and disability protection
* Retirement benefits and more…

Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Bassett Health Network provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.