Nurse Educator/Emergency Departments

Qualifications

• BSN required; enrollment in a Master’s program with degree completion within two years of hire date preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of active clinical nursing experience with at least 1 year of experience in an acute care environment.
• Experience as a preceptor.
• One year of relevant teaching experience preferred, nursing professional development and/or specialty area preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse from the CT DPH obtained prior to hire date.
• NPD or Clinical Specialty Certification within two years of hire.

Knowledge, Skills And Ability Requirements

• Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver and evaluate educational programs.
• Working knowledge of high reliability and LEAN process improvement strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services.
• Knowledge of the principles/theories of adult learning.
• Knowledge of unit based orientation plans.
• Strong skills in the process of educational needs assessments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and strong skills in excel.