Nurse Educator - Registered Nurse

The Nurse Educator is responsible for developing and providing professional education for nursing staff and patients/caregivers, so that they will acquire the knowledge and skills to competently provide high quality patient care. Creation and maintenance of training content, so that it aligns with best practice standards and the growing needs of our patient populations. Assists Nurse Education Manager with yearly staff competencies, meeting accreditation standards, and additional tasks that pertain to Nursing Education.Shift:Tuesday-Thursday, 7a-7pDutyPercent of TimeCoordinate and oversee onboarding and orientation for all newly hired nursing staff on day and night shifts by developing individualized training plans, scheduling clinical experiences, assigning preceptors, and monitoring orientation progress to ensure competency and successful transition to practice.45%Develop, implement, and maintain nursing education programs by creating annual education calendars, maintaining competency-based training content for all nursing roles, coordinating specialty education, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.20%Lead competency and professional development initiatives by conducting annual nursing competencies and promoting ongoing clinical excellence and evidence-based practice.10%Support organizational and departmental initiatives by serving as a clinical super user, participating in hospital committees and quality improvement projects, assisting with educational needs, and providing education to enhance patient care and staff performance.10%Coordinate life support and specialty certification training by organizing and facilitating PALS, ALS/ACLS (as applicable), and other certification courses10%Other duties as assigned5%Education:ADN required, BSN preferred.Experience:Three years nursing experience is required. One year at Bethany Children's is preferred but not required for external applicants.License/Certification/Credential:Active RN license required.About UsOur work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bethany-Children