Nursing Services Educator

Shift: Monday - Friday (8a-4:30p)

Summary:

The Nursing Services Educator is responsible for assisting with the design, development delivery, and evaluation of the onboarding, preceptorship and continued education opportunities that are provided to nursing services staff. This role contributes to the student experience for nursing student groups and precepted nursing students at Rogers. This role contributes to education and professional development of nursing staff and students.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Onboarding Education:

• Development of and delivery of local Nursing Services Orientation (NSO) content.
• Facilitation and evaluation of NSO knowledge checks.
• Development of and support in individualized education plans for new nursing staff as needed.
• Development of and delivery of virtual Regional Nursing Services Orientation (NSO) content.
• Development of and delivery of CBRF Medication Administration course for Mental Health Technician and supportive living staff.
• Monitoring of outcomes of and ongoing continuous improvement to nursing services trainings based on organizational needs.

On-site Education:

• Preceptorship coordination and support for nursing services staff.
• Education support for implementation of new nursing processes.
• Individual education for nursing staff as needed.
• Provide education resources for nursing staff.

Academic partnership student experience program:

• Work collaboratively with academic partners as assigned.
• Manage clinical site requests and schedule.

Continuous Education:

• Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in the nursing field
• Provide guidance on best clinical practices
• Coordinate or conduct lectures or workshops on nursing topics
• Review and update computer-based learnings as indicated

Complete departmental projects as requested.

Participate in committees and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Conduct self in a professional manner:

• Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely response to all inquiries and to project completion and problem resolution.
• Communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner.
• Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on resolution.
• Communicate concerns and provide solutions for same.
• Attend external seminar to promote professional growth.
• Interact with external professional peers to create a professional network.
• Comply with the Hospital's policies and procedures and the Infection Control and Employee Health programs.
• Project a professional image by wearing appropriate, professional attire.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements :

• Master of Science Degree in nursing, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on psychiatric mental health clinical preferred.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing, with minimum of two (2) years' experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing or ten (10) years' experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in lieu of bachelor's nursing degree required.
• Two (2) years' clinical education/teaching or leadership experience in a behavioral health setting strongly preferred.
• Registered Nurse licensed by Wisconsin State Board of Nursing. License must be in good standing with the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescue is required within thirty (30) days of date-of-hire. Bi-annual recertification is required.
• Formal training in the management of aggressive patients is required within sixty (60) days of date-of-hire. Annual recertification is required.

Registered Nurse - Cert

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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