Nurse Educator: Patient Care Education & Staff Development

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, seeks an Education Specialist to assess, plan, implement and evaluate cost-effective educational programs for orientation, in-service and continuing education for all patient care staff.

You will facilitate education using adult learning principles, coordinate orientation and in-service activities, and promote lifelong learning while meeting regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master's degree preferred.
• Two to three years of nursing experience with leadership and teaching in healthcare.
• Current Michigan license to practice as a registered nurse.
• BLS and ACLS Instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates education using principles of education and adult learning in all educational activities.
• Prepares and conducts centralized and hospital-specific orientation programs for patient care staff members.
• Monitors and evaluates performance of orientees.
• Consults with unit management and staff mentoring new employees regarding performance of orientees.
• Coordinates/provides in-service programs to maintain or enhance competence in fulfilling job responsibilities.
• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates continuing education activities based on assessed educational needs.
• Participates in patient/family and community education activities.

Job description

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, seeks an Education Specialist to assess, plan, implement and evaluate cost-effective educational programs for orientation, in-service and continuing education for all patient care staff.

You will facilitate education using adult learning principles, coordinate orientation and in-service activities, and promote lifelong learning while meeting regulatory standards.