NURSE EDUCATOR

The Nurse Educator provides educational experiences that promote competent nursing practice and quality resident care.

• Provides educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established healthcare setting.
• Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.
• Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.
• Initiates skills development programs within the parameters of established care models and current standards of professional practice; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
• Provides direct specialized nursing services to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocols and assisting in the performance of all related nursing duties.
• Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a resource to ensure quality patient care.
• Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.
• Collaborates with nursing and administrative leadership on educational content, sessions, and proposed new implementation processes.
• Maintains lesson plans and attendance sheets for validation and reference.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of protocol, procedures, and standards within area of nursing expertise.
• Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty.
• Ability to assess educational needs and design and develop responsible curricula.
• 2+ years of experience working as a registered nurse in a clinical setting
• Previous experience in a teaching setting preferred