RN Educator Specialty RRMC

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 117,482,000 - 161,551,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA, is seeking an RN Educator to support staff and patient education under the direction of the Nurse Manager.

The Educator acts as a consultant and change agent, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities for the staff and patients in assigned areas with a focus on patient safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• RN with Virginia license or compact state upon hire
• 1 year RN experience in acute care setting
• 1 year teaching experience in clinical or formal setting
• Current CPR/BLS certification; ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and systemize policies, procedures, care and services.
• Coordinate services throughout RHS and the community.
• Assist with budget planning and resource allocation for defined areas.
• Provide education to staff on all shifts and cover units as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety goals.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $41.00 - $56.38/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. Overview The RN Educator functions under the direction and guidance of the Nurse Manager. The Educator serves as a consultant, change agent, and facilitator in assessing learning needs and in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities for the staff and patients of the assigned areas with a core focus on facility and associated departments. The Educator plans and implements teaching strategies for all levels of facility personnel. As a Clinical Expert, the Educator must demonstrate knowledge of the participant's readiness to learn and ensure the provision of competent services in the provision of a comprehensive range of services in accordance with standards of excellence, age-specific and cultural sensitivity established by Riverside Health System and facility goals and strategic plans. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be available to educate staff on all shifts as needed. Must exhibit flexibility to cover unit as needed to care for patients.

What you will do Assists with the development, maintenance and systemization of policies, procedures, care and services provided. Effectively coordinates and integrates services throughout RHS and the community. Maintains knowledge, affiliation/networks with professional/civic/service organizations that support professional development/relationships that align with the Mission, Vision and Values of RHS. Participates in budget planning and monitoring for defined areas to include appropriate resource allocation determination. Creates and maintains an environment that provides integrated leadership and management of the work environment that produces a service/care delivery team that is efficient, competent, and professional in order to produce outcomes and results that meet and/or exceed the strategic/facility/customer service goals of RHS. Monitors clinical activities to identify both expected and unexpected risks and opportunities for learning. Strives to continuously improve service and patient care outcomes through the interpretation and maintenance of regulatory and accreditation standards in accordance with patient safety standards, Standards of Excellence and Riverside Code of Conduct. Demonstrates competency and skills in the proactive identification and follow-through of issues to include immediate resolution. Demonstrates the ability to address physician, staff, patient, and community issues/concerns and follow-through within 72 hours. Communicates with the team to ensure understanding. Demonstrates competency and skills in the proactive identification and follow-through of issues to include immediate resolution..

Qualifications Education Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Required) and Masters Degree, Nursing or Healthcare (Preferred)

Experience 1 year RN experience in acute care setting (Required) 1 year Experience with teaching in a clinical or formal setting (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Licensed as Registered Nurse in state of Virginia or compact state Upon Hire(Required) and CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Preferred) and Specialty Certification (e.g., CMSRN, CCRN, etc.) Upon Hire (Preferred)

Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.