Nurse Educator - Med/Surg 6th Floor - Evenings

Job Description

The Nurse Educator assesses the educational needs of nursing staff, students, and others to plan and deliver orientation and continuing education. This role also involves mentoring staff, ongoing monitoring, and evaluation of clinical competencies to ensure the highest quality clinical outcomes and safety. Additionally, the Nurse Educator participates in committees to facilitate and reinforce the implementation of evidence-based care, ensuring nurses are in full compliance with regulatory standards and acting as a role model to all staff.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs for staff, the hospital, and the community.
• Identifies orientation needs of new employees, plans individualized orientation, and evaluates progress towards competency.
• Assesses the practice of nursing staff and students through direct observation, chart reviews, and participation in quality monitors.
• Conducts classes and/or provides individualized instruction, develops objectives and course outlines for unit in-service programs, and investigates problems of nursing practice.
• Works on all shifts to optimize patient safety, participates in the development of standards of nursing care practice, and provides direct patient care to select patients.
• Maintains a high standard of professional responsibility and performance, and encourages the development of skills in nursing staff.
• Supports and role models the policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of excellent care and customer service.

Requirements

• BSN in nursing, or enrolled in an accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the area of specialty.
• Valid and unrestricted NY State nursing license.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Nursing and certification in area of specialty.

Job Details

Shift: Evenings
Employee Status: Full-Time
Pay Range: $73,000 - $117,000 Annually