FSH-Hospital Educator

Responsibilities

• Conducts a needs assessment of each department annually.
• Develops and directs orientation programs, in‑services, and continuing education of nursing and ancillary staff of the clinical areas.
• Conducts classes and/or provides individual instruction.
• Develops objectives for each in‑service and evaluates presentation and teaching material through staff input and suggestions.
• Interacts professionally with the nursing staff and nurse managers to determine specific educational needs and to coordinate educational programs to meet those needs.
• Develops and reviews instructional materials; sets up and demonstrates patient care equipment.
• Interacts professionally with vendor/manufacturer sales representatives; coordinates equipment demonstrations in collaboration with Materials Management/Director of Surgical Services.
• Assigns in‑service topics to staff members to develop and teach.
• Implement and supervise nurse preceptor program; supervises all students and new graduates in the clinical areas in coordination with Clinical Managers/Leads.
• Conducts clinical rounds on a regular basis; enhances open communication with clinical departments.
• Assists with the coordination of performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Works with CNO to develop a budget for educational programs; ability to write grant proposals and manage the grant requirements.
• Assists with organization‑wide education projects.
• Documents staff attendance at in‑services; ensures educational requirements, organization requirements, and standards are met on an annual basis by all staff members.
• Evaluates and documents staff performance of clinical skills.
• Assists nurse managers with the planning and implementation of staff development programs.
• Incorporates principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs.
• Serves as a resource person, consultant to nursing and medical staff, students, and ancillary staff members.
• May perform clinical duties if needed. If so, performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Studies current trends, new technology/development, teaching methodologies through professional journals, seminars/conferences, professional associations, etc.
• Performs administrative duties as needed; management reports; maintains in‑service, orientation records; plans a monthly calendar for education activities; orders supplies and equipment, etc.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal, and Joint Commission regulations.
• Work with leadership to implement and monitor standard processes for clinical departments.
• Provide department education of Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Develops/coordinates education plans related to initial and ongoing competency validation.
• Identifies and evaluates instructional materials in all types of media and formats.
• Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of their career development.
• Develops evidence‑based educational materials.
• Supports the integration of research into practice.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality. Manages a fair workload, prioritizes tasks appropriately, develops good work procedures, and manages time well.
• Is attentive to detail and accuracy and committed to excellence.
• Able to work side by side a staff member caring for patients and provide support to new staff.
• Participates in committees, task forces, and projects within the hospital.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Actively participates in the department's performance improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of adult learning methods.
• Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
• Strong communication and integration skills.
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