Nurse Educator - Med Surg

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist. This role focuses on enhancing the professional growth of nursing staff through educational program development, competency management, and quality improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with nursing leaders to foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence in patient care. If you are passionate about nursing education and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in nursing required; 3-5 years active nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and evaluate educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs based on regulatory requirements and evidence-based practice.
• Develop and implement competency-based orientation for nursing staff.

Skills

Educational Program Development

Nursing Leadership Skills

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Competency Management

Education

Masters 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

Locations of Primary Responsibility: BH, Milford Campus, Hawley Lane (Major Surgery Schine, Medicine East Tower, MC Med Surg, MC South 3 Ortho).

YNHHS Requisition ID: 135156