Nurse Educator - Patient Care Services

mclarenhlth; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health in Detroit, MI seeks an experienced RN Educator to assess, plan, implement and evaluate cost-effective educational programs for orientation, in-service and continuing education for patient care staff. Under general supervision, promotes lifelong learning, supports quality patient care, and enhances staff competence.

Responsibilities include leading orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and community education activities.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• 2–3 years nursing leadership and teaching experience.
• Current Michigan RN license.
• BLS and ACLS Instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the education process using adult learning principles.
• Prepares orientation programs for patient care staff and evaluates learners.
• Coordinates in-service programs to maintain staff competence.
• Plans and evaluates continuing education activities.
• Participates in patient/family and community education.

Skills

Nursing Education

Leadership

Instructional Design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Under general supervision, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates cost effective educational programs for orientation, in-service education and continuing education for all levels of patient care staff. Participates in activities pertinent to promoting quality patient care and enhances learner's competence to provide quality care for designated hospital/site, service lines/regions. Promotes lifelong learning and demonstrates own commitment to personal and professional goals.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the education process 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 team and staff who are mentoring employees new to their roles regarding the performance of orientees.
• Coordinates/provides in-service programs to assist staff to maintain or enhance their competence in fulfilling job responsibilities based on identified needs of patient care personnel.
• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates continuing education activities, based on assessment of educational needs.
• Participates in patient/family and community education activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Masters Degree preferred.
• Two to three years of nursing experience with demonstrated leadership abilities to include nursing and teaching experience in health care or related field.
• BLS and ACLS Instructor preferred.
• Current Michigan license to practice as a registered nurse.