Nurse Educator

Position: NURSE EDUCATOR
Location: New York

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* JOB PURPOSE:

** The Nurse Educator will be driven by creating a learning experience that is as unique as those we are providing this resource to. And will apply the basic learning principles to develop a strategic education plan by reviewing the following areas:
* Data – An analysis of the current health care workforce and the needs of the future.
* Strategy – An overarching workforce planning approach.
* Planning – An approach to creating pipelines to fill future educational/resource/learning needs.
* Evaluation – The ability to monitor the effectiveness of the plan.

The education department will work with the leaders of each area or identified subject matter experts to ensure that there is the development of a standardized/systematic curriculum that can be modeled after and re-enforced. Develop a targeted evaluation that will support fact findings and determine the need for prioritization of educational programs offering employees training and continuing education opportunities.
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* JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Develop and conducts Continuing Education programs for clinical staff.
* Conduct mandatory in-services for all staff.
* Conducts orientation program for new staff and coordinates a smooth transition to team with direct supervisors.
* Follow and evaluate newly employed nursing staff after the orientation period, conduct extra orientation if necessary, and recommend an extension of probation, or termination as indicated.
* Conduct and/or coordinator formal and informal education activities.
* Conducts ongoing education on EMR and new policies implemented within the organization.
* Conduct field visits with Nurses to assess competencies and provide clinical support.
* Ensure that staff attends in-services and keep track of staff attendance of in-service.
* Assist in nursing staff recruitment by interviewing and recommending applicants for employment.
* Develop and implement focused clinical studies, maintain database, and produce written reports to support conclusions.
* Coordinate with the Quality Department on Infection Control for updates and current practice to ensure all staff are educated.
* Develop and implement an annual nurse competency assessment program.
* Contribute to the development and revision of clinical policies and procedures, and educational and training materials.
* Participate in Quality Assessment activities including chart audits, vendor audits, and environmental safety.
* Participate in performance improvements project and committee
* Participate in special activities of the department and institutional as assigned.
* Only act within the scope of the individual’s authority to practice.
* Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.
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* Schedule:

** 8:30AM – 5:30PM
** Weekly

Hours:

** 40
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Education:

** Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing;
Master's Degree, preferred.
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* Experience:

*** Minimum of five (5+) years of experience conducting training classes or as an Education Coordinator in a healthcare facility.
* Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
** License:
** Current active and unrestricted license in NYS as a Registered Nurse, required.
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* Additional Requirements:

*** Be legally authorized (for example, currently licensed, registered, or certified if applicable) to practice in the State in which the healthcare professional will perform the function.
* Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
* Must have excellent written and computer skills.
** Physical Requirements
** Individuals must be able to sustain certain physical requirements essential to the job. This includes, but is not limited to:
* ** Standing** – Duration of up to 6 hours a day.
* ** Sitting/Stationary positions** – Sedentary position in duration of up to 6-8 hours a day…