Nurse Educator (RN) Nursing Education
Company: Medstar
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
General Summary of Position
Serves as a clinical consultant and resource person to Nursing
Managers, other clinical specialists, physicians, preceptors,
nursing staff from other departments, students, outside agencies
and affiliated institutions to positively impact standards of care,
nursing care delivery and patient outcomes; serves as a consultant
in the areas of clinical specialty, orientation of new staff and
career advancement development; acts as liaison by establishing
effective collegial relationships; initiates, facilitates and
participates in research activities having implications for the
understanding/improvement of clinical activities and nursing
practice; demonstrates an understanding of the group process; uses
learning methods in working with individuals and groups to impact
standards of care and nursing delivery; assists in coordinating and
implementing educational/orientation/quality improvement programs;
facilitates the education process of staff and students.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals
and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures,
quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental
and accreditation regulations.
- Provides coverage for identified specialist (e.g., wound care;
infection prevention) in his/her absence. Assists in providing
clinical care as needed.
- Provides consultation as an expert nurse for specific patient
populations to physicians and other members of the clinical
team.
- Actively mentors and supports colleagues and staff. Supports
and encourages the professional development of the nursing staff
and collaborates within and across the organization to identify
internal and external resources available for staff.
- Provides expertise for competency development and competence
assessment across the Division and coaches and provides feedback to
improve professional practice within MedStar NRH.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and development in the
field of nursing practice, clinical instruction, and nursing
education through a variety of professional activities including,
but not limited to, reading the appropriate literature and
attending related seminars and conferences.
- Participates as staff development/education expert on
committees, task forces, focus groups and projects to support
Department of Nursing and MedStar Nursing Council initiatives.
- Demonstrates the clinical expertise, leadership, management,
communication skills and knowledge of adult learning theory and
principles necessary to develop education programs and achieve
optimal educational outcomes.
- Plans and conducts orientation of new nursing personnel that
facilitates a new team member's transition to the work environment
and meets competency assessment requirements in conformance with
departmental objectives and accreditation standards.
- Designs, implements, and evaluates designated hospital based
education programs and consultative services.
- Assesses learning needs through formal and informal approaches
to data collection to determine specific education needs and
utilizes teaching techniques that promote critical thinking and
evidence based practice incorporating principles of adult learning
theory.
- Identifies, coordinates, and plans educational offerings for
Nursing Division staff, with consideration of but not limited to
mandatory regulations, safety, performance improvement, new
equipment, technologies, and clinical advancements and evaluates
the effectiveness and learning outcomes of educational
activities.
- Facilitates team building within nursing division and
organization and assists nurse management staff in initiating and
adapting to change.
- Consistent with MedStar NRH and the Division's mission, vision,
goals and values, promotes an environment that embraces continuous
learning and supports a framework of shared decision making.
- Incorporates evidence into all staff development and clinical
education activities. May assist with unit-based clinical
protocols, as necessary.
- Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service
improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves
on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility
in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
- Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care or related field
required
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Experience
- 3-4 years progressively more responsible job related experience
in an acute care setting required
- Experience in teaching or professional development
preferred
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Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State
Licensure in the District of Columbia. required
- Specialty Certification in nursing staff professional
development or in specific clinical specialty must be obtained
within one year of hire. within 1 Year required
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP)
for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association
(AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department
or business unit.
- BLS Instructor preferred
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of current clinical literature, research
in practice and therapeutic nursing interventions;
- knowledge of the principles of adult learning;
- skill in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating of
educational programs to meet the needs of the nursing
department;
- considerable interpersonal skills;
- considerable oral and written communication skills;
- ability to provide therapeutic interactions with
patients/clients;
- ability to evaluate patient care plans;
- ability to incorporate research findings into standards of
care.
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Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others
well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an
inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel
valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise
through:
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- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to
each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our
effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and
high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national
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- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are
committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to
build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense
of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care
delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of
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- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive
pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits,
retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more. \r
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest
healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there
are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your
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About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care
for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while
advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation,
and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses,
residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical
associates working in a variety of settings across our health
system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based
locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and
highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.
As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown
University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not
only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the
continuing education, professional development, and personal
fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our
minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who
care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures
equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people
to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal,
state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar
Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for
example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit
eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any
protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of
employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on
an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate
this relationship at any time, for any reason.
Keywords: Medstar, Arlington , Nurse Educator (RN) Nursing Education, Education / Teaching , Washington, Virginia
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