Nurse Educator
Company: Nexus Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Conroe
Posted on: May 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:This position assumes the
responsibility of the education department and hospital-wide
competencies.JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:• Coordinates clinical
staff orientation programs with HR• Acts as resource and nursing
advocate in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating all
contact hour educational activities.• Maintains staff educational
files.• Participates in hospital committee meetings as assigned.•
Ensures problems/concerns regarding activities in the
hospital/department are communicated appropriately.• Educates
patients, families, and significant others regarding treatment,
tests, special procedures, medications, and safety.• Initiates and
conducts emergency measures (including CPR) required to stabilize
the patient's condition.• Actively participates in the development
and assessment of patient care issues related to Performance
Improvement activities for the department.• Demonstrates the
ability to understand and react effectively to the unique/special
needs of adolescents, adults, and/or elderly patients.•
Demonstrates leadership, communication, and teaching skills.•
Practices appropriate infection control and isolation techniques to
maintain a safe environment and control the spread of infection.•
Participates in performance improvement activities.• Initiates
emergency measures in the event of disaster or threat to the
facility as per emergency plans and protocols.• Seeks the
assistance of the Chief Clinical Officer regarding areas of concern
or conflicts with families, co-workers, or patients in a
professional, proactive, and courteous manner.• Demonstrates the
ability to serve as a patient advocate; demonstrates compassion and
empathy with patients and their families.• Orchestrates annual
competency assessment skills fair and validation.• Performs other
duties as assigned.• Participates in DNV Compliance activities.•
Provides an annual needs Assessment annually and provides education
accordingly• Participation in professional development council.•
Provides formal education to nursing and allied health staff. •
Participates in ongoing professional development related to the
Educator role.• Coordinates Nurse Internship Program.• Coordinates
Nurse Preceptor Program.• Operates within hospital policies and
procedures and assists with forms and policy updates.• Manages
Nursing and Allied Health School Affiliations• Serves as a CNE
resource to the Approved Provider Unit and others as needed.•
Remain current on ANCC/TNA criteria/guidelines.• Advocates for
resources – human, material, and financial –ensure the Approved
Provider Unit meets its goals related to quality outcomes and
nursing professional development.• Ensures the Approved Provider
Unit is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local
laws and regulations that impact the organization's ability to meet
ANCC/TNA criteria and maintain the Approved Provider Unit.•
Schedules, coordinates, and promotes educational/CEU activities to
support ongoing RN professional development.• Works with Nexus Lead
Nurse Planner for CEU presentations approval and program
recordkeeping compliance. • Assists the Continuing Nursing
Education Planning Committee in identifying the Nursing audience
within each facility for each activity.POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:• BSN Preferred• Continuing education in
the area of nursing practiceEXPERIENCE:• Experience in Performance
Improvement• Prefer experience in management with regards to
supervising, managing, and working with a variety of people on an
individual and group basisLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:• Current
licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas•
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS• SAMA Certification or must obtain
within 90 days of hire.
Keywords: Nexus Health Systems, Inc., Conroe , Nurse Educator, Healthcare , Conroe, Texas
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