Nurse Educator (RN - Educator) - Full Time, Variable (Los Angeles - 90023)
Company: Alta Hospitals
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
The Nurse Educator is responsible for the planning, design and
implementation of education programs/services and professional
development of nurses in their assigned nursing specialty. Works
closely with nursing directors and/or department managers on the
educational needs assessment and orientation programs for staff, in
the assigned specialty. Ensures that competencies and skills are
current and relevant for the nursing staff. Functions as a resource
for educational issues throughout the hospital.
- Conducts annual staff needs educational needs assessments and
works with other health care professionals to ensure quality
programs. Participates in staff competency assessments and
validation, skill fairs and community events. Collaborates to
ensure consistency and continuity of education programs.
- Oversees the orientation of new hires into the hospital and
provides oversight over new grad program. Provides ongoing
assessment of staff learning needs and ensures that competencies
and skills are current and relevant.
- Facilitates training and learning activities through
development of education programs and materials. Delivers
educational programs through formal and informal means, makes
effective and efficient use of time and resources, manages learning
environment, and assists learner to identify learning needs. Gives
direction and feedback to participants as needed.
- Operates as a positive influence, identifying, influencing, and
facilitating changes in policies, procedures and legislation, by
promoting staff competence and understanding of issues.
- Participates in the collection of quality improvement data,
research, research utilization projects, and group research
projects relating to clinical needs. Ensures all Educational
Training Program (ETP) documentation is accurate, complete and
submitted. Ensures activities are compliant with all legal and
certification requirements and hospital-wide standards of
care.Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
Master of Science in Nursing preferred.Minimum Experience: Three
(3) years of clinical experience required. Ability to read, write
and communicate effectively in English. Ability to work variable
shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability
to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing
environment.Req. Certification/Licensure: Active, current, and
unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of
California required. AHA Basic Life Support and AHA Advanced
Cardiac Life Support required. Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card
(Los Angeles City Employees only) required. Certified Nurse
Educator (CNE) or certification in specialty area preferred.
Instructor status for BLS and ACLS preferred. Pay Rate: Min -
$113,400 Max - $155,950
Keywords: Alta Hospitals, South Gate , Nurse Educator (RN - Educator) - Full Time, Variable (Los Angeles - 90023), Healthcare , Long Beach, California
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