Nurse Instructor - Per Diem

Job Description

Responsible for a variety of educational activities related directly and indirectly to orientation, staff development and ensuring standards of practice for nursing and patient care are maintained. Participates in developing departmental plans and programs as required; collects and provides data on unit activities, QA/PI issues, etc. as required. Provides employee performance counseling and remediation as required.

Plans, develops, delivers and evaluates orientation programs for all newly appointed nursing staff.

Plans, develops, develops and evaluates orientation programs and/or supplemental training programs for ancillary nursing personnel.

Provides educational guidance and develops special programs and learning activities for individuals and groups of employees selected for expanded roles, additional responsibilities, special projects, new programs, etc.

Develops and provides continuing education programs and staff development programs to assist nursing personnel to acquire, maintain and/or increase knowledge and competence in fulfilling the expectations of their role.

Assists nursing personnel in adapting to changes in the organization and needs of the patient population.

Maintains level of educational offerings to ensure attainment of requirement for licensed and non-licensed hospital employees.

Participates in activities which contribute to the organization and performance of the Education Department (i.e., formulates guidelines, policies, participates on committees).

Provides direct nursing care, when necessary, to patients in area of expertise as part of conducting training for orientees.