Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - Progressive Care Nursing Education

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical center in Ohio is seeking a Nursing Educator responsible for providing personalized education to nursing staff. The role requires a Master's degree in Nursing and emphasizes strong leadership and communication skills. The Nursing Educator will facilitate educational activities and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care. This full-time position offers a significant opportunity for impact within the healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current clinical experience or clinical instruction experience is required.
• Interest in learning and teaching new skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing personalized education to nursing staff.
• Facilitates educational activities for nursing education.
• Analyzes complex patient care situations and collaborates with the health care team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Strong organizational skills

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or comparable education

Job description

Overview

The Nursing Educator position in the Department of Nursing Education is responsible for providing personalized education by designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating classroom and clinical instruction to support the orientation, ongoing educational needs and professional development of all levels of nursing patient care staff employed by the Medical Center. The Nursing Educator provides support, education, guidance, direction and assistance to the patient care team in order to attain/maintain quality and safe care to patients in designated clinical areas. The Nursing Educator functions as an educational consultant within the Health System, working with teams to cultivate collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of personalized nursing care with a focus on positive patient care outcomes and the patient\'s involvement in his/her own plan of care. Patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.

Position Summary

The Nursing Educator is a Registered Nurse who demonstrates expertise in staff education, nursing practice, nursing care delivery, evidence-based practice and research, and collaborates with other disciplines in professional development activities. The Nursing Educator incorporates knowledge and skill in clinical nursing theory and practice, adult learning principles and best practice educational standards. The Nursing Educator is responsible for facilitating the provision of direct and indirect care of patients and families through educational activities of the Department of Nursing Education to include Senior Level Nursing Student Education (Nurse Externs), Graduate Nurse Development, Clinical Orientation, Continuing Nursing Education Courses and Inservice/New Product Education. The Nursing Educator is capable of analyzing complex, patient care situations, and consulting and collaborating with all members of the health care team. The Nursing Educator serves as a role model and resource for patient care staff within the unit/department/institution and community.

Minimum Education Required

Master\'s Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Nursing or comparable education and experience required. Current clinical experience or clinical instruction experience. Strong leadership skills, effective communication, problem-solving, and strong organizational skills. Interest in learning and teaching new skills. Recent teaching experience through employment or community activities. Experience with, commitment to, and competence in dealing with diverse adult populations. Strong facilitation and presentation skills.

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care