RN Educator | 1.0 FT

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Missouri seeks a Nurse Educator to lead educational programs for nursing staff. You will coordinate classroom sessions, clinical experiences, and learning technologies to advance competency and patient care.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN with 5+ years clinical experience and nursing education or curriculum development exposure. Administration, teaching, and evidence-based practice are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering education to adult learners.
• Ability to design, implement and evaluate education programs.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports educational needs for assigned units including classroom, clinical experiences and learning technologies.
• Implements education programs to meet orientation and ongoing competency needs, with focus on critical care units.
• Ensures program revisions meet nursing regulations and standards.
• Adheres to education standards and current nursing education research.
• Provides leadership to preceptors and mentors staff.

Skills

Adult education

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Documentation and writing

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

MS in Nursing or Education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning technologies

Job description

General Summary

The Nurse Educator is responsible for meeting the educational and development needs of nursing staff to ensure that nursing staff have knowledge and skills to provide high quality, competent care of patients and their families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the educational needs for assigned units including classroom, clinical experiences and learning technologies.
• Implements comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of the nursing staff, with specific focus for critical care units.
• Ensures all program/course revisions meet the Department of Nursing and regulatory expectations and standards.
• Adhere to national education practice standards and stays abreast of current research into nursing education practice.
• Programs are executed and revised based on adult learning principles, organizational and learning theory consistent with the organizations standards.
• Utilizes performance improvement processes/tools to evaluate education programs to provide consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities.
• Provides leadership to preceptors and services as a role model through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring.
• Serves as a facilitator to nurse residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in teh profession and clinical practice.
• Collaborate with other educators, administration, unit managers, clinical nurse specialists and staff to maximize educational opportunities and cost effective programs.
• Utilize research results, benchmarking and other scientific sources in the development of evidence based best nursing practice.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. A general understanding of nursing principles and practices as normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Masters degree in nursing or education preferred.

Work Experience

• At least five (5) years of clinical experience required.
• At least one year adult teaching experience.
• Experience with developing and implementing education offerings based on needs assessments.
• Intermediate computer knowledge/experience with Microsoft office products.
• Must have organization and critical thinking skills and strong writing skills desired.

Certification/License

• Current RN license in the State of Missouri or Compact State.
• BLS Certification required.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Considerable mental concentration required.
• Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required.
• Standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to infectious disease.
• Slight possibility of exposure to hostile persons.
• Minimal physical discomfort.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself!

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.