Nurse Educator - Level II (Perioperative)

About NYC Health + Hospitals

The purpose of this position is to implement, monitor, evaluate, and participate in the development of nursing educational programs, including nursing orientation programs, and other developmental activities in an assigned health care setting. The incumbent conducts training and ongoing competency assessment to align nursing educational opportunities with health care setting goals, operational standards, and educational priorities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Captures and assesses educational needs of nursing staff and collaborates with members of multiple disciplines in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of effective nursing education and training programs.
• Conducts program evaluations that measure learning impact and outcomes against strategic goals and objectives of the health care setting to enhance the effectiveness of clinical care and employee performance.
• Identifies and implements nursing evidence-based methodologies and/or best practices; develops programs based on the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards.
• Develops teaching and learning strategies and methodologies to promote participant engagement.
• Serves on nursing and health care setting committees, as assigned, and develops and directs continuous quality improvement programs which achieve targeted patient quality of care outcomes.
• Instructs and provides in-service education for new products, equipment, and changes or updates to nursing departmental orientation procedures.
• Maintains a system of records of in-service orientation, staff development, and educational activities; and monitors and submits all other mandatory work and regulatory reports.
• Coordinates nursing educational programs and activities for an assigned health care setting; provides continuous education and training to nursing staff; and assesses educational needs of staff.
• Participates in planning and conducting nursing staff development programs.
• Contributes to competency assessment by monitoring nursing staff's knowledge and compliance, to ensure that national Patient Safety Goals are maintained, and by participating in competency validation of newly-appointed staff; maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education programs, activities, and other appropriate learning opportunities.
• Conducts program evaluations that measure learning impact and outcomes against strategic goals and objectives of the health care setting to enhance the effectiveness of clinical care and employee performance.
• Assesses learners’ progress, and interprets appropriate information necessary to revise and/or adjust orientation, competencies, lesson plans, educational activities and teaching techniques, as needed.
• Identifies and implements nursing evidence-based methodologies and/or best practices; develops programs based on the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards.
• Develops teaching and learning strategies and methodologies to promote participant engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse 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;
• Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse in specialty area(s), including:
• a. One (1) year providing nursing education and training in specialty area(s); or
• b. Holds a valid and current certification as a Nurse Educator.

For Assignment to Nurse Educator Level II

• In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of Nurse Educator Level I, must be assigned to a highly specialized area (e.g., critical care, emergency services, perioperative care) or to a group of specialty areas.

Department Preferences

• CNOR Certification is highly recommended
• Knowledge of AORN, and peri-operative standards and recommended practices.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• EPIC documentation standards
• Clairvia,
• Pyxis
• People Soft.
• Use of Simulation
• Developing lesson plans

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retail 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
• Commute Benefits Programs

How To Apply

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