Nurse Educator: Shape Care Through Training

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Canton-Potsdam Hospital is seeking a Nurse Educator to provide and facilitate learning opportunities for staff, patients, residents and the community to promote quality care and ongoing growth.

The role leads development of educational programs, conducts orientation and continuing education, evaluates outcomes, and manages resources. NY RN license and BLS are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in nursing, health education, or instructional development.
• An equivalent combination of education and healthcare related work experience will be considered.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and validates the learning needs of customers by utilizing needs assessments, CQI results, performance improvement results, customer surveys, and course evaluation results.
• Develops educational programs and curriculum that promote quality health care, employee or patient growth, and personal wellness. Programs will be based on current literature findings. Materials will be developed using current research in the field.
• Implements and/or facilitates programs to meet the identified learning needs of our customers. Provides in-depth orientation, in-service and continuing education for staff or patients.
• Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of educational offerings by developing, monitoring and assessing competencies. Implements changes based on need.
• Analyzes cost to maximize the efficient utilization of resources.
• Provides leadership in areas of expertise as a resource to the customer. May assess clinical competence of staff with new procedures and/or equipment.
• Utilizes effective communication strategies by developing communications and audio visual materials that are clear and concise.
• Utilizes appropriate marketing for programs both internally and externally.
• Maintains professional affiliations as appropriate to keep abreast of new developments and participates in activities that enhance personal and professional growth.

Education

BS: Health Education

BS: Nursing (Required)

Job description

Rochester Regional Health's Canton-Potsdam Hospital is seeking a Nurse Educator to provide and facilitate learning opportunities for staff, patients, residents and the community to promote quality care and ongoing growth.

The role leads development of educational programs, conducts orientation and continuing education, evaluates outcomes, and manages resources. NY RN license and BLS are required for this position.