Job description

The Nurse Educator (RN) develops, organizes, implements, coordinates, and tracks educational programs for all staff. Ensures in-services for all staff and training materials, information, videos, etc. are up to date and follows Federal/State regulations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency and professional development needs for all staff.
• Ensures all training and education programs meet the Department of Nursing and regulatory expectations and standards.
• Collaborates with operational leaders to design and develop educational opportunities to achieve specific outcomes related to identified deficits or opportunities for improvement in knowledge, skills, and practice.
• Develops new skills check training yearly for ongoing skills, including competencies and not limited to assessment skills, clinical skills, medication administration, and documentation/communication.
• Ensures that newly trained Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) are tested within the four-month period after completion of the Long-Term Nurse Aide Training Class.
• Evaluates Reside Assistants (RA) for preparedness to attend the Long-Term Nurse Aide Class.
• Orients, oversees, and evaluates newly hired employees.
• Oversees orientation, as part of the onboarding process, to ensure that new hire/transfer employees have the knowledge and skill to safely practice independently in their role.
• Participates in quality performance improvement activities.
• Plans, develops, and evaluates the preceptor program to enhance the orientation process and the retention of staff. Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as a role
• Evaluates skills and/or provides retraining of Nursing employees as part of the discipline process.
• Maintains and provides in-service agendas, attendance records in accordance with Federal Regulations.
• Assists the Facility’s EMR Coordinator/IT Manager with the Facility’s EMR vendor and coordinates all programs and in-services accordingly.
• Attends QAPI Meetings. May be required to complete audits as directed by the committee. Maintain Education QAPI dashboard to report on follow-up for identified education needs.
• May perform any duties of a staff nurse.
• Organizes and maintain records, available on request, for every nurse training and competency skills check.
• Model through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring.
• Provides guidance, resources, and knowledge for professional growth of others.
• Schedules all annual clinical skills.
• Supports the whole the organization with the education tracking in Relias, annual competencies, and career pathing.
• All other duties as assigned.
• The primary purpose of the job description is to aid in establishing a pay grade for this job classification. Only those duties and responsibilities necessary for proper job evaluation and/or market analysis have been included. This list is not all inclusive of the total scope of the job duties to be performed.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS):

• Licensure: Registered nurse (RN) in the state of Michigan.
• Education: Associates degree in nursing is required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one (1) year of experience with orientation and education of nursing staff in clinical setting preferred.
• At least one (1) year of experience in education program design and evaluation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work effectively under time requirements and deadlines, problem-solve when facing unexpected issues, handle interruptions, and prioritize effectively.
• Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Previous experience, in a rehabilitation or acute care setting is preferred but not required.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, delegation, and leadership skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Well versed in ADDIE model and other instructional design models (PREFERRED)

Dobie Road – Ingham County Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Pediatrics

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Inpatient
• Long term care

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Everyone is required to wear proper PFE, have their vaccinations and/or submit an exception form, if needed.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Okemos, MI 48864: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nurse Educator: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN license (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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