Nurse Educator, Behavioral Health, Patient Care Services, FT, Days - Behavioral Health
Company: Jackson Health System
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Nurse Educator, Behavioral Health, Patient Care Services, FT,
DaysDescription
Position Summary:
The Nurse Educator in a professional member of the health care team
providing educational support to staff that direct care to
patients, and assists in the standardization of patient education
practices. Administers, organizes and conducts training and
education programs in concert with employee orientation,
mandatory/required training, in-services, continuing education,
on-the-job training, quality assessment, and process improvement
projects. Assists the multi-disciplinary team content experts in
the development of appropriate and standardized patient education
materials. The Nurse Educator serves as a consultant, facilitator,
preceptor and educator for staff and managers. Maintains records of
orientation, in-service and training activities. Contributes to the
review, revision and distribution of policies and procedures. Works
with managers to design and develop programs to support and
implement unit level goals and objectives. Performs under the
direction of leadership but independently seeking guidance and
direction as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum development which incorporates
educational theories, principles and models based on adult
learning. Designs curricula which support departmental education
needs and nursing practice that reflect current trends in the
health-care environment and organizational priorities. Exhibits the
skills and abilities to design, implement, monitor and manage
curricula based on sound, contemporary educational models,
principles, and best evidence. Implements programs to meet staff
development goals, objectives, competencies and outcomes by
utilizing a variety of innovative and creative teaching strategies
to meet individual and group learning needs. Maintains current
nursing knowledge and skills in theory and practice that reflect
evidence-based, up-to-date knowledge. Serves as a clinical
expert/consultant within area of expertise. Synthesize, integrate
and generate knowledge pertinent to nursing education and practice.
Utilizes current research findings or evidence based practice in
curriculum development following the evidence based model. Pursues
research opportunities to enhance and/or maintain professional
self-development and professional nursing practice. Communicate
best practice in nursing education by integrating intercultural and
interdisciplinary competence in the development of curricula,
course design, teaching and nursing practice Promote a professional
record by participating in ongoing professional development.
Maintains membership in a national specialty organization. Seeks
educational opportunities to increase and maintain own knowledge in
area of specialization. Contribute to professional stature of
nursing within organization by presenting or publishing locally,
statewide or nationally. Participates in educational programs for
the community annually through hospital or community events. Leads,
develops and serve as role model/mentor to others. Actively
participates in department, hospital and system wide committees,
taskforce and initiatives Participate in relevant accreditation
readiness. Maintain current knowledge of county, state and federal
guidelines/requirements, as they apply to job. Assist with
promoting and maintaining interdisciplinary collaboration and
teamwork through effective lines of communication and participation
with other departments and disciplines Support quality or
performance improvement initiatives. Participates in meeting goals
and objectives of assigned areas, professional development and
institution that are evidence based and fiscally sound. Demonstrate
ability to anticipate trends and challenges, or problem areas, and
recommend appropriate action Performs other related duties based on
the needs of assigned area. Follows and performs all related unit
specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific
competency check-list. Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as
required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE
values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience:
Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
License Certification:
Valid Florida RN license is required. American Heart Association
(AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
certification with at least 6 months validity required. Must meet
and maintain valid and current all unit specific and organizational
skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by
regulatory and/or nursing standard of practice for the
specialty.
Knowledge Skill Abilities:
General Competencies: Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize
work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to
communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to
handle difficult and stressful situations with professional
composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability
to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in
use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
Nursing Competencies: Ability to understand, respects and
accommodates patients preferences and needs with regards to their
individual beliefs, customs and practices. Must have ability to
clearly, accurately and effectively provide information to doctors,
other nurses, patients, and family members. Must have ability to
show compassion, patience and maintain non-judgmental approach to
patients, their families as well as other employees and customers.
Unit Specific Competencies: Must have clinical knowledge, skill and
ability to fully and accurately complete all required unit
competencies, as indicated in the unit competency check-list.
Physical Demands:
Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to
carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move
objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate
devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to
perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional
information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation
will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with
the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
Work Environment:
Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced
environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful
situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population
including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies
and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside
environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures.
Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases,
toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions
common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be
exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases,
X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to
infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations
can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the
described essential functions. Additional information and provision
requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home
unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations
Committee (RAC).
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