Nurse Educator - Emergency YNHH

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to enhance the skills of nursing staff. This role focuses on assessing educational needs, developing leadership capabilities, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in nursing and several years of nursing experience, along with a passion for fostering professional growth among healthcare personnel. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and nursing excellence. If you are dedicated to advancing nursing practice and education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required, with one degree in nursing.
• 3-5 years of active nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs and develop educational programs.
• Support nursing leadership development and quality patient care.

Skills

Educational Program Development

Nursing Leadership Skills

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Assessment of Learning Needs

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) at Yale New Haven Health System is built upon the Nursing professional development, Scope and Standards of practice framework. The NPDS is a specialized nursing professional that facilitates the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities

1. Education
   
   1. Assesses the learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.
2. Role Development
   
   1. Supports the development of nursing leadership skills in self and clinical nursing staff according to ANA Standards of Practice, to promote professional nursing practice and quality patient care.
3. Collaborative Partnerships
   
   1. Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.
4. Champion of Scientific Inquiry
   
   1. Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization.
5. Orientation
   
   1. Develops, implements, evaluates competency-based orientation.
6. Competency Management and Ongoing Education
   
   1. Develops initial and ongoing competencies in collaboration with nursing education teams.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Masters degree or higher required, one degree must be in nursing (Either BS or MS in nursing)

EXPERIENCE

3-5 Years of active Nursing experience, one year of relevant teaching experience preferred, nursing staff development and/or specialty area preferred.

LICENSURE

Licensure as a RN in the state of CT/RI & Nursing Board Certification within 2 years of hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The NPDS would support their assigned area, and others as requested, throughout the health system. Travel to YNHHS entities as needed to facilitate professional development activities of nurses within YNHHS.

Additional Information

Work Schedule: DAYS

Work Days: M-F with off shift support

Additional Skills/Special Requirements: Locations of Primary Responsibility: YNHH- YSC Adult ED, SRC Adult ED (shared with other NPDS)

YNHHS Requisition ID: 135202