Nurse Educator

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Nurse Educator at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, in Decatur, GA. This role develops training programs for nursing staff, conducts needs assessments, and supports annual recertification to maintain clinical standards.

You will visit hospital units to evaluate skills, assist with orientation for clinical students, and help design curriculum and PowerPoint materials that align with policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, development, delivering and evaluating staff development activities.
• Strong knowledge of nursing practices and instructional design.
• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED with five years of relevant experience, including supervisory exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with needs assessment and planning of training for new employees and annual recertification for nursing staff.
• Routinely visit hospital units to conduct performance evaluations of taught skills.
• Assist in clinical student orientation and nursing skills competency fair.

Skills

Inpatient psychiatric hospital

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Cross-cultural communication

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Education

Licensed RN with Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Nurse Educator Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000007072 Shift: Any (United States of America) Compensation Details: SALARY RANGE:$50,982.00-$81,720.00 Job Description: The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Nurse Educator at Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. Job Grade L Salary Range: $50,982.00-$81,720.00 based on experience Shift: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.

Job Responsibilities:

This position requires the Nurse Educator to work under the supervision of the Sr. Manager, Training Program Administrator and must possess knowledge of nursing practices and knowledge of instructional design. The Nurse Educator will assist with needs assessment/planning of training for new employees and annual recertification for all staff, with a heavy focus on nursing services staff. The position will also be required to routinely visit units on the hospital campus to conduct performance evaluations of the skills taught in the classrooms. The Nurse Educator will also assist in the clinical student orientation and nursing skills competency fair.

Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Sample Technical Competencies:

Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital Experience in working in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and A-V equipment Ability to work with limited supervision and the ability to communicate with employees from various backgrounds. Ability to produce training and development curriculum and power points that follow or policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

Licensed RN with Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Experience in planning, development, delivering and evaluating staff development activities in the area of assignment.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of area specific experience, which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Training & Dev Spec 3 (GSP122).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.