Nursing Educator

St. John's Riverside Hospital; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Riverside Hospital seeks a Nursing Professional Development Coordinator to lead the Nursing Department's educational efforts. Responsibilities include planning and assessing nursing education, improving staff competencies, and maintaining relationships with regional nursing organizations. Applicants must possess a Master’s Degree in Nursing and hold a current RN license in New York, with at least 5 years of experience in acute care.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York State.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• American Heart Association BLS Instructor status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, teach, and evaluate Nursing Professional Development programs.
• Develop and oversee Nursing Orientation and continuing education programs.
• Assess educational needs of nursing staff.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Windows

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing high-quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to nearby river town communities such as Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, and Irvington, St. John's Riverside maintains a comprehensive network of dedicated medical professionals committed to a tradition of service spanning generations.

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890s. Its ongoing commitment to providing advanced medical services aligns with its vision, mission, and values. The hospital was founded around a strong foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing was established, making it the oldest hospital-based nursing school in the metropolitan area. This highlights the vital role of the nursing staff, who are the heart and soul of the hospital, providing patient and family-focused care with excellence.

The staff at St. John’s Riverside Hospital is dedicated to improving lives. The hospital continuously enhances its services to increase the quality of life for all patients who entrust their care to us.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other protected classifications, in accordance with applicable laws.

Personalized care combined with advanced technology embodies what it means to be Community Strong.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, teach, and evaluate components of the Nursing Professional Development, Staff Development, and Patient Education programs for the Nursing Department.
• Develop and oversee Nursing Orientation and continuing education programs.
• Participate in developing Nursing Service policies and procedures as a team member.
• Assess educational needs of nursing staff in collaboration with management.
• Design educational offerings with clear behavioral objectives aligned with departmental goals and standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs against established objectives.
• Serve as a liaison to vendors providing in-service education on new equipment.
• Act as a role model and internal consultant, maintaining clinical and educational competency.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with Nursing staff and other departments.
• Maintain relationships with regional professional organizations supporting Nursing education.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York State.
• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Proficiency in MS Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• American Heart Association BLS Instructor status preferred.