Staff Development Instructor (Med-Surg Night Shift- 72 hours per pay period)

bronsonhg; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo seeks a Staff Development Instructor for Med-Surg Night Shift, 72 hours per pay period. You will lead clinical education, orientation, and ongoing development for nursing staff across units, ensuring standardization and best practice in education.

The role requires BSN or BS with nursing major, MSN preferred, Michigan licensure, and BLS certification with instructor status within a year. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• BSN or BS in nursing required; MSN or MS in nursing preferred.
• Licensed in Michigan in good standing.
• BLS required; BLS Instructor status within one year; ALS instructor as needed.
• Competencies to educate across adult patient care populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver education in an effective and efficient manner.
• Provide clinical orientation and continuing education to assigned department(s).
• Liaise with local schools for clinical placements.
• Assure standardization and best practice in education.
• Partner for practice transitions and education initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Customer service orientation

Team-building

Education

BSN or BS in nursing

MSN/MS in nursing preferred

Tools

Documentation software

Job description

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

Kalamazoo-601 John St.-North Pavilion (North Campus)

Title

Staff Development Instructor (Med-Surg Night Shift- 72 hours per pay period)

The Staff Development Instructor serves as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for the professional development specialty and partner for practice transitions. Works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team. Delivers education in an effective and efficient manner. Provides clinical orientation and continuing education to assigned department(s). Assures standardization and best practice in education. Identified positions also act as a liaison to local schools to provide clinical placement for educational purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to demonstrate the competencies necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the population served.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE The minimum level of educational attainment and/or length and character of experience needed to perform the job effectively.

Minimum educational requirement based upon clinical area of specialty:

• Nursing: BSN or BS with major in nursing required; MSN or MS with major in nursing preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS Licenses, registrations, and certifications required at time of hire or within a stated period from date of hire by the state and/or agencies responsible for reviewing and approving all or part of the BHG's operation. Preferences are also included and indicated as such.

Licensed in area of specialty in good standing with the State of Michigan.

Must have a valid driver's license for those roles requiring system coverage.

BLS required within orientation period; BLS Instructor status required within one year of hire. Advanced life support Instructor status determined by department needs.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Any special skill or abilities that may not be clear by the educational requirements or need further explanation, e.g. typing, word processing, personal computers, etc.

• Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with documentation and record keeping in the department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clean, well lighted & temperature controlled environment. The employee may occasionally be exposed to infectious disease from blood/air borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

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• Must demonstrate excellent human relation skills, including verbal and written communication, problem solving, and assertiveness
• Must have a customer service orientation
• Must demonstrate leadership and organization skills including the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude
• Must be able to work in and cope with the changing environment
• Must demonstrate flexibility
• Must demonstrate team-building skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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