Clinical Nurse Educator - Part-time

Lake Health District; Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Health District is seeking an experienced Nursing Education Director to oversee the design, development, and evaluation of education programs for our Acute Department. You will ensure alignment with current federal and state guidelines and the facility’s policies, guiding staff through policy changes and competency updates.

Reporting directly to the CNO, you will manage education-related personnel and collaborate with clinical leadership to promote a culture of excellence in patient care

Qualifications

• Requires BSN and RN licensure in Oregon.
• Current CPR, ACLS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC certifications.
• Minimum two years of experience planning and directing adult nursing education.
• Completion of an approved train the trainer course.

Responsibilities

• Administer, plan, develop, direct, evaluate and coordinate nursing education programs.
• Align education delivery with culture change concepts in acute care.
• Manage education staff within the District.

Skills

RN clinical skills

Education coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

BSN required

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Directly accountable to the CNO to administer, plan, develop, direct, evaluate and coordinate education programs implemented by the facility in with the current federal and state guidelines and the facilities policy. Will be responsible to align delivery of the nursing education with the developing culture change concepts in care of the residents and patients within our Acute Department. Manages education related staff within the District.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN) required for RN program instruction.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Current, unencumbered RN license from the Oregon State Board of Nursing required. Current CPR, ACLS, NRP, ENPC, and TNCC certification required.

EXPERIENCE

Requires current unencumbered RN license in the State of Oregon. Requires two (2) years' experience and demonstrated competence in planning, implementing, and directing educational programs for adults in the nursing field. Requires completion of an approved train the trainer course in order to understand education principles related to the adult learner and as required by the topic requirements.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

General knowledge regarding federal/state regulations for Acute care facilities.

SKILLS

Demonstrates clinical skills competency as a Registered Nurse (RN) in providing care to patient and residents. Able to understand and capable of implementing the duties within the scope of regulation of the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Nurse Practice Act (NPA). Understands and follows verbal and written directions. Working knowledge and ability to comply with facilities policies and processes and acts as a educational resource for nursing staff and students. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks, respondabilities, complete duties/projects within allotted time and respond to change productively and handle additional tasks/projects as assigned. Communicates effectively with resident and patient families, medical staff, nursing staff, students, and other facility departments internally and externally.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religions, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state and federal regulations will be observed.