Facility Nurse Educator (RN) Behavioral Health Davidson

About the role

Serves as a role model, consultant, change agent and facilitator in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of orientation and educational programs with the Division of Nursing. Functions in a variety of settings to develop and maintain the competency of nurses who care for individuals and groups with physical disability and chronic illness.

Responsibilities

• Affirms the importance of education and lifelong learning for nursing staff.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to assess needs for orientation and continuing education needs for nursing team.
• Develops and conducts facility specific orientation for licensed and non-licensed nursing team.
• Facilitates 30 day new employee orientation and 90 day reunion sessions as part of the facility service excellence initiatives.
• Designs programs that enhance the practice of nursing; assists the learner to comply with licensure and certification requirements.
• Collaborates with Nurse Managers to place students, orient students, and organize preceptorships for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Utilizes adult education principles, plans, designs, and implements educational activities based on identified learning needs.
• Works as a program planner.
• Affirms the importance of education and lifelong learning for nursing staff.
• Assesses learning needs through direct observation, formal needs assessment, and program evaluation or other organizational activity reports.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the applicable state required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a related area required (e.g., Operating Room (OR), Emergency Room (ER), or Acute Care).
• Specialty certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification required in accordance with policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must exhibit intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch and finger dexterity.
• Must be able to concentrate and apply critical thinking skills.

Skills

• Ability to collaborate with nursing leadership.
• Knowledge of adult education principles.
• Ability to design and implement educational activities.
• Experience in assessing learning needs.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Education Assistance Program.

Pay

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Schedule

Monday- Friday Days (8-4p) and PRN for some off shifts to cover education needs.