Nurse Educator, Per Diem

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Position Summary

This position is responsible and accountable for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the staff development and educational activities for assigned area(s). Ensures the quality of patient care delivered on assigned unit(s) through the assessment, coaching, and development of the nursing staff. Participates in the development and implementation of educational programs for the entire Nursing Department.

Major Responsibilities

Creates an atmosphere conducive for learning. Conducts an educational needs assessment for area(s) of responsibility on a regular basis. Designs, organizes, implements, and evaluates orientation, in-service, and continuing education programs for staff in assigned areas. Develops expertise of nursing staff with patients and patient populations managed on assigned unit(s). Develops curricula, instructional materials, tests, and evaluation tools, evaluates commercially produced materials, and maintains current educational supplies and equipment. Makes changes to the curricula based on feedback and current clinical and/or educational evidence. Promotes evidence-based educational methods and technologies that support development of nursing expertise. Assures that staff meets required competencies, both annual and unit based, for area of practice. Serves as a role model and resource for less experienced nurse educators. Develops precepting skills of staff nurses in assigned area(s) and oversees charge nurse orientation for nurses new to that role. Serve as a consultant to/facilitator for nursing governance councils, nurse leaders, and other departments' personnel in the planning of formal and informal learning activities within the hospital as requested. Coordinates student clinical experiences with faculty from schools of nursing and other disciplines that utilize our clinical site for education. Participates in educational strategic planning efforts for the Department of Nursing. Presents papers, posters or workshops at scholarly meetings. Establishes and maintains effective communication within areas of responsibility and with other departments. Assists staff nurses in applying educational principles to patient education sessions. Maintains required data, records, and statistics for administrative, regulatory, and evaluation purposes for educational programs delivered. Keeps current on best practice standards of nursing practice and education. Identifies policies, standards, and practices not in compliance with current standards and communicates needed revisions through the nursing leadership and governance structures. Supports/participates in current research activities that affect area(s) of current responsibility or specialty area of interest/expertise. Assists nurse managers and other nursing staff with projects and activities to support the nursing area(s) of responsibility. Serves as a consultant to nursing staff in the evaluation of process improvement activities. Promotes a culture of safety within the organization. Follows or recommends revisions of established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

Required:

• Current RN license in the state of Massachusetts, BLS, ACLS instructor, PALS instructor required

Preferred:

• Master's degree in nursing education or related healthcare field. BSN strongly preferred.

Experience/Skills

Required:

• Ability to adhere to regulatory and safety standards. Knowledge of current nursing and specialty regulations and requirements. Knowledge of adult learning tools, theory and development. Ability to facilitate work groups. Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, development and delivery. Demonstrated experience in quality management principles. Effective group process and team building skills. Demonstrated skills in didactic presentations, clinical skills assessment methodology and project management. Strong interpersonal skills and ability in conflict resolution. Working knowledge of computer software programs, desktop publishing and audio-visual equipment and materials. Outstanding communication skills in written and spoken English.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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