RN Nurse Instructor/Educator

Excel Partners, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is seeking a Director of Housewide Education. This role involves directing and designing curricula for nursing staff training, developing educational training programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and RN licensure in Connecticut, along with significant teaching experience and leadership skills. This is a full-time position, with work conducted during the day, totaling 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred.
• RN licensure in Connecticut is required.
• Sufficient previous teaching/training experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and design curriculum for nursing staff training.
• Develop department goals and educational training programs.
• Coordinate and maintain training records and competency programs.
• Plan and supervise nursing education services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Software proficiency

Ability to handle multiple demands

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

The Director, Housewide Education directs and designs curriculum to train and update skills and knowledge of nursing staff. Directs and organizes nurses to meet the educational needs of the nursing staff. Evaluates the department's performance and ensures that all federal and state regulatory requirements are met. In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, participates in the development of Standards for Professional Nursing Practice and continual quality improvement. Establish and promotes policies and procedures which promote quality patient care.

Full-time: Days 40 hrs. exempt

Responsibilities

• Develops department goals and objectives. Develops training programs to meet organization training and regulatory needs. Consults to all departments regarding their educational needs.
• Coordinates hospital-operated schools and allied health education affiliated programs.
• Maintains training records and competency skills and competency programs.
• Coordinates classroom/meeting room facilities and instructional aids.
• Participates in various committees and meetings as required. Attends in services on professional organization as hospital representative in educational matters.
• Develops and maintains a database of education/training information.
• Plans, organizes, directs and supervises nursing and house wide educational service/programs and formulates policies and practices. Develops community programs.
• Develops various reports for managements' review. Develops and recommends department budget and ensures department operates within budget

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Master's Degree (preferred)

• Sufficient previous teaching/training experience in an educational or health care institution
• Licensure RN, State of Connecticut (required)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to utilize various software packages to carryout position responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and educational skills.