Registered Nurse Educator

OVERVIEW
This role leads education and training for nursing staff by helping new employees, planning learning programs, and making sure staff stay up to date on clinical skills, certifications, and best practices. The educator works closely with leaders and other departments to identify learning needs, organize training, support professional growth, and improve the quality of patient care.

SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week

• Serves as primary educator for new staff in their entity and coordinates with each unit preceptor

• Participates in education as appropriate for the Electronic Medical Record, especially as it relates to clinical content

• Is a mentor for new employees and new graduate nurses by supporting the new employee through programs such as the new grad support group and the preceptor group.

• Conducts periodic educational needs assessments and develops educational programs based on the identified needs.

• Identifies clinical learning needs through use of a variety of methods including observation, staff meetings, occurrences, unit-based data and partner input

• In collaboration with unit leadership, creates an annual calendar of planned educational offerings and updates throughout the year

• Enhances partner growth through promoting clinical ladder level advancement and attainment of national certification.

• Assists partners in portfolio development and in attaining education required to achieve national specialty certification

• Participates in unit-based meetings including Nurse Practice Council, Professional Development Council and routine staff meetings, sharing upcoming learning opportunities along with identified needs within the department

• Implements innovative instructional methods for use in meeting the educational needs of all nursing department personnel.

• Coordinates outside consultants and trainers who conduct training on specific topics (i.e. vendors whose new products have been selected for use within the hospital).

• Maintains class evaluations of instructors, consultants, and trainers.

• Assists directors and clinical nurse specialists in maintaining unit bulletin boards.

• Obtains CEU's for programs as appropriate

• Collaborates with others in order to provide monthly newsletters

• Facilitates Evidence Based Practice initiatives by providing resources and direction to nurses and dissemination of other entity research and best practice initiatives.

• Assists in coordinating education as requested to all components of the health system (i.e. Harvard, Walworth, clinics).

• Participates as a member of the Education Team for house wide education and dissemination of information.

• Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Specialists and system education coordinators in coordinating annual nursing documentation and skills fair.

• Plans and hosts unit-based skills validations as appropriate to the department

• Coordinates and participates in teaching programs as appropriate for areas of expertise such as EKG Class, CCRN review, monthly nursing education classes.

• Participates in writing and updating policies/procedures as appropriate

• Maintains records for mandatory certifications of staff as appropriate for their units

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• ADN or BSN from an accredited BSN Completion Program required.

• MSN preferred.

• Two or more years RN experience, or one or more years RN experience in area of specialty.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Licensed as an RN in state of practice

• Approved BLS certification required within 90 days

• Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Work requires a high level of autonomy.

SUPERVISES

N/A

PAY RANGE:

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women