Nurse Educator, OR

marywashingtonhealthcare; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare seeks a Nurse Educator to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that elevate patient/family-centered care. The role drives clinical learning and professional development, applying teaching strategies and robust assessment to support nursing excellence.

The Educator reports to the Manager of Clinical Excellence or Nurse Manager and champions quality service aligned with MWHC mission and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• RN license in Virginia or reciprocal state.
• BSN is required; MSN preferred.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
• Experience in education or related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs to improve patient care.
• Implement clinical learning and professional development.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to develop orientation, preceptor programs, and residency.
• Conduct annual staff skill validation.
• Incorporate Watson's and Benner's theories into activities.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and state regulations.
• Develop curricula and offer educational offerings.
• Use online learning tools and innovative methodologies.
• Evaluate programs and outcomes; adjust content to learner needs.
• Participate in onboarding and interviews when possible.

Skills

Teaching ability

Educational program design

Assessment & evaluation

Clinical development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (preferred)

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Educator participates in the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs that improve the delivery of high quality, comprehensive, safe, individualized patient/family-centered care. The Nurse Educator implements clinical learning and professional development. The Nurse Educator demonstrates a knowledge base that includes utilization of a variety of teaching strategies, assessment, and evaluation methods. The Nurse Educator promotes personal accountability for professional development that supports the autonomy and accountability of Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) Nursing.

This position will report directly to the Manager of Clinical Excellence or Nurse Manager.

This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, community, and Associates, and must support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of MWHC.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Supports MWHC mission and goals by working with clinical leaders at strategic and organization wide levels to identify solutions to clinical care delivery; Collaborates to produce desired outcomes relevant to organizational needs, priorities, and initiatives
• Incorporates patient safety into all applicable programs
• Supports retention of staff through active participation in activities designed to make MWHC an employer of choice
• Participates on-boarding process for new staff to meet clinical and operational needs. Participates in interviews as time allows.
• Incorporates Watson's and Benner's theories into all activities to promote clinical knowledge development and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Assesses educational and professional development needs Makes direct observation of the delivery of care as part of the ongoing needs assessment
• Identifies educational needs and forecast trends affecting educational needs
• Differentiates educational need from system issues.
• Develops and utilizes multiple methods of communication to exchange information with the health care team. (CT)
• Utilizes performance data and needs assessments to coordinate and facilitate education using a team approach
• Maintains knowledge of new and current procedures. Facilitates development of new policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Serve as a resource to nurses, physicians, and other health care members in provision of the most current evidence-based practice and information.
• Possess knowledge of regulatory requirements (The Joint Commission, Virginia Department of Health, and licensure) and implements mechanism for compliance.
• Plans and implements educational offerings to meet identified needs for educational and professional development Plans and presents educational offerings
• Develops educational curricula
• Supports inter-professional education
• Develops educational plan for staff with specific learning needs
• Conducts annual staff skill validation
• Collaborates with the CNS to develop the orientation program, preceptor team, CBOT development, and residency program that is responsible for maintaining Nursing excellence and consistent unit orientation.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to cost containment measures and creates an atmosphere that encourages this practice by conserving hospital supplies, equipment, and human resources.
• Contributes to the planning and management of department budgets as related to educational needs
• Utilizes innovative educational methodologies including online learning tools
• Adjusts content and teaching strategy based on learner knowledge and expertise
• Promotes critical thinking and problem solving
• Collaborates with Nursing leadership and staff in development and implementation of educational programs
• Evaluates educational programs in terms of their impact on the learner, patient and organization. Develops and reviews program evaluations and reviews outcomes related to educational offerings
• Follows up with Nursing leaders to determine if operational goals were met
• Maintains staff compliance to performance expectations and contributes feedback during 90day, quarterly and annual performance reviews
• Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development Models behavior that reflects continued personal and professional growth
• Participates in learning activities to meet own goals and development needs.
• Demonstrates a commitment to and assumes accountability of own professional development and clinical competency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school required, Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Previous experience with education or related experience desired.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
• Certified in Nurs