RN EDUCATOR

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25 inpatient beds located in Paris, IL, and a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 through community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services and locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris.

Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve our family, friends, and neighbors.

Under the guidance of the Manager of the Education Department, the educator will help provide educational support for Nursing and Patient Care Services. The educator will collaborate with nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non‑nursing personnel as indicated or requested. This position is a key resource for orientation and continuing education of hospital staff, including community outreach educational programs.

The educator will develop and implement comprehensive education for hospital programs, service lines, units, and clinics. Educational programs typically include orientation, continuing education, and in‑services. Other services may include process, performance, and contributions to the organization through ad‑hoc or permanently established councils, committees, and work groups.

• Assist with educational needs assessment and develop an annual education plan
• Assess plans, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive education and regulatory educational programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of nursing and non‑nursing personnel, with a specific focus on units and clinics. Incorporate principles of learning and utilize evidence‑based practice in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and sessions
• Collaborate with the Education Manager to assist with organizing and leading new nursing orientation and new employee orientation
• Develop and coordinate education plans related to initial and ongoing competency and validation of nursing staff
• Provide educational opportunities for nurses at all stages of their career development
• Teach content as needed within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation, staff development, or safe practices
• Maintain flexibility to fill staffing gaps in the work schedule. Support staff by providing patient care by taking a patient assignment as needed under the direction of the Education Director and/or Administration
• Engage as an educator in the area of clinical specialty on a local, state, or national level to determine trends in clinical education, practice and regulation related to staff, including nursing specific
• Promote and cultivate positive relationships with academic programs to foster a positive image and relationships with Horizon Health
• Be accessible to support and coordinate students and faculty from affiliating schools, including but not limited to nursing programs and health occupations
• Collaborate with the Education Manager and/or Administration for community program planning, implementation, and evaluation in order to meet staff development and patient care needs
• Be encouraged to be an active member of city, regional, and/or national educational advisory groups under the direction of the Education Manager

• BSN required; MS degree preferred (Registered Nurse - RN)
• Previous experience in coordinating and/or presenting education programs
• Computer proficiency
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Clinical background includes acute care/hospital nursing experience
• AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS instructor preferred, but must obtain certification of each discipline within 3 months of hire
• Flexible work schedule required under direction of the Education Manager; may be asked to work nights and weekends

Pay ranges from $26.688 per hour to $42.740 per hour for an RN, based on applicable years of experience.

Horizon Health offers a competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, a health savings account with company match, and vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.