Nurse Educator Level II, Mother Child Health

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships among all persons. Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position: Under direction, implements, monitors, evaluates, and participates in the development of nursing educational programs, including nursing orientation programs, and other developmental activities in an assigned health‑care setting. Conducts training and ongoing competency assessment to align nursing educational opportunities with health‑care setting goals, operational standards, and educational priorities. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Coordinates nursing educational programs and activities for an assigned health‑care setting; provides continuous education and training to nursing staff; and assesses educational needs of staff. Participates in planning and conducting nursing staff development programs. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates in‑service nursing orientation; maintains a system of records of in‑service orientation, staff development, and educational activities; and monitors and submits all other mandatory work and regulatory reports. Identifies and collects information related to learning needs and collaborates with members of multiple disciplines in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of effective nursing education and training programs; serves as a resource for all nursing educational inquiries and issues. Conducts program evaluations that measure learning impact and outcomes against strategic goals and objectives of the health‑care setting to enhance the effectiveness of clinical care and employee performance. Assesses learners’ progress, and interprets appropriate information necessary to revise and/or adjust orientation, competencies, lesson plans, educational activities, and teaching techniques, as needed. Contributes to competency assessment by monitoring nursing staff’s knowledge and compliance, to ensure that national Patient Safety Goals are maintained, and by participating in competency validation of newly‑appointed staff; maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education programs, activities, and other appropriate learning opportunities. Serves on nursing and health‑care setting committees, as assigned, and develops and directs continuous quality‑improvement programs which achieve targeted patient quality‑of‑care outcomes. Instructs and provides in‑service education for new products, equipment, and changes or updates to nursing departmental orientation procedures. Identifies and implements nursing evidence‑based methodologies and/or best practices; develops programs based on the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards. Develops teaching and learning strategies and methodologies to promote participant engagement. Minimum Qualifications A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. A valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). A Master’s Degree in Nursing, or a related nursing or education field, from an accredited college or university. Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse in specialty area(s). One (1) year providing nursing education and training in specialty area(s); or Holds a valid and current certification as a Nurse Educator. For Assignment to Nurse Educator Level II: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of Nurse Educator Level I, must be assigned to a highly specialized area (e.g., critical care, emergency services, perioperative care) or to a group of specialty areas. Department Preferences OB/GYN Certification is required. EMF Certification. NRP Certification. BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification. A Master Degree in Nursing Education or Certification in Nursing Education. A Minimum of 1 year of Teaching Experience as a Nurse Educator. A Minimum of 1 year of working experience in OB/GYN, Labor & Delivery, or Mother Child Health or closely related field. Must have the ability to Create, Analyze & Deliver Nursing Education Curriculum. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Health + Hospitals