Director of Nurse Education

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M (35 hours)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the administration of all nursing educational programs and activities for assigned health care setting(s), including nursing orientation, in-service training, and continuing education, to facilitate the professional development of nursing staff and advancement of the profession.
• Directs the continual assessment of nursing educational needs, including competency assessment of nursing staff; identifies strategic and operational nursing education and development priorities, and establishes responsive training and development strategies, plans, and projects.
• In collaboration with nursing leadership and educators, monitors and evaluates nursing in-service trainings, orientations, and other nursing educational activities to ensure that requirements and national Patient Safety Goals are met; collects and maintains records, reports and data for administrative and compliance purposes.
• Manages the identification and implementation of evidence-based methodologies and/or best practices, directs the development of programs based on the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards, and promotes teaching and learning strategies/methodologies that maximize engagement and professional practice.
• Directs program evaluations that measure learning impact and outcomes against strategic goals and objectives of the heath care setting(s) to enhance the effectiveness of clinical care and nursing performance.
• Establishes, implements, and monitors adherence to policies, practices, procedures, and performance standards for nursing education, including compliance, quality assurance, and budgetary guidelines.
• Plans and directs in-service education for new equipment, products, processes, and systems; manages the resulting implementation of changes in nursing practice and organization, and monitors and refines plans to support change implementation and sustainment.
• Serves on nursing and health care setting committees, and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, community meetings, and task forces, as required.
• Provides oversight and support for educational academic affiliations, accredited programs with education requirements, and community out-reach projects, as required.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education programs, activities, and other appropriate learning opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in New York State;
• Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA);
• A Master’s Degree in Nursing, or a related nursing or education field, from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience providing nursing education and training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

How To Apply

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