Nurse Educator
4 weeks ago
Bethesda Health is seeking a highly skilled Nurse Educator to join our team. As a Nurse Educator, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing educational programs for our staff, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality care to our residents.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement a comprehensive orientation program for new employees, focusing on regulatory issues and Bethesda's values and mission.
- Conduct general orientation sessions using corporate guidelines, incorporating relevant OSHA and federal and state regulations.
- Coordinate and monitor orientation activities throughout the program.
- Provide input into the evaluation of orientees and recommend release from or extension of orientation based on learning needs.
- Assist with mentor programs and promote a culture of staff development.
- Develop lesson plans and conduct in-service programs, including mandatory in-services and programs identified by needs assessment.
- Teach staff basic computer skills related to their job duties and instruct them on how to access and use online education programs.
- Work closely with the Director of Nursing to promote teamwork and quality care issues.
- Provide input into the appraisal process of staff, particularly during orientation.
- Act as a resource for managers relative to the department's orientation, in-service, and staff development needs.
- Conduct state-approved Nurse Assistant Training Program or CMT program as requested.
- Develop and implement an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections.
- Establish facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases.
- Develop and implement written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.
- Oversee the facility's antibiotic stewardship program and resident care activities that increase the risk of infection.
- Lead the facility's Infection and Prevention Control Committee and develop action plans to address opportunities for improvement.
- Participate on the facility's QAA Committee and implement an annual infection control risk assessment process.
- Review and/or revise the facility's infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed.
- Provide education to staff, residents, and families and ensure public health is notified of reportable diseases.
- Collaborate with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety.
- Maintain documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.
- Inform the DON of the individual needs of the Staff Development functions as it relates to budgeting.
- Assist the DON in the assessment of needs for resident care equipment during budget preparation.
- Be aware of and promote the compliance program throughout the facility.
- Participate in the continuous quality improvement (QAPI) activities established by the organization.
- Prepare concise and timely QAPI reports as required.
- Develop educational programs based on needs identified through QAPI activities.
- Attend local professional educator's meetings and Bethesda monthly meetings.
- Set individual goals and review with the DON.
- Serve as a role model to the staff and actively pursue education related to job.
- Keep current in nursing issues, including geriatrics, management, and legislative matters.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- BSN or related baccalaureate preparation in education preferred.
- Current RN license in Missouri and Illinois.
- CPR/AED certification required or willing to obtain within six months of employment.
- Certified as a CPR instructor highly desirable.
- Certified as an Instructor for the Missouri Nurse Assistant Training program and CMT instructor certification preferred.
- Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education.
- Minimum of five years of recent clinical nursing experience required.
- Educational and supervisory/management experience preferred.
- Previous experience in long-term care required.
- Ability to manage time and organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other programs such as EMR.
- Possesses integrity, initiative, and loyalty.
- Must possess good communication skills and demonstrates ability to teach adults.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary.
- Ability to transfer and move residents who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary.
- Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs using proper techniques and with assistance as necessary.
- Manual dexterity, coordination, and skillful use of hands when working with residents and equipment.
- Ability to perform necessary documentation.
- Visual acuity.
- Must be able to manage a diversity of activities.
- Good organization, critical thinking, problem-solving, and mentoring skills.
- High degree of ability in using tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
- Must be able to concentrate with frequent interruptions and multiple distractions.
- A preference for understanding and responding to the physical and psychosocial needs of the geriatric population required.
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