RN Educator

Job title: Nurse Educator (RN)

Position Summary

Are you ready to love what you do?

The Nurse Educator is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of educational programs; programs will utilize and enhance evidence-based practice, support all learning styles, and foster empowerment and collaboration of learning, incorporating the Eden domains of well-being and St. John’s brand characteristics.

Qualifications & Education Required: What is required to be successful on the job?

• Current New York State Registered Nursing License required

• B. S. degree preferred

• Current CPR certification required

• Minimum of 1 year of long-term care experience preferred

• Good organizational, leadership, and communication skills

• Critical thinking skills

• Willingness to embrace and exemplify St. John’s Brand Characteristics

Core Organizational Competencies: What are the expectations of me at St. John’s?

• St. John’s Brand Characteristics - Embrace living by being Friendly, Respectful, Responsive, Compassionate, Innovative and Fun towards elders, families and colleagues.

• Teamwork - Actively participates. Assists team members; offers encouragement. Acknowledges/welcomes elders. Keeps team members informed. Recognizes achievements and efforts of others.

• Job Knowledge - Consistently demonstrates working knowledge of all aspects of job. Remains current on job related changes and trends.

• Planning/Organization - Demonstrates initiative; plans appropriately. Uses time, materials, resources effectively. Organizes work to ensure commitment and priorities.

• Productivity - Consistently maintains high activity and efficiently produces acceptable volume of work. Consistently meets deadlines and commitments.

• Quality - Consistently produces accurate, timely work which meets required quality standards. Pays attention to detail. Sets high standards of performance for self and actively seeks continuous improvement. Provides elder-driven care.

• Reliability - Consistently delivers on commitments. Can be counted on to accomplish tasks without follow up. Available when required by elder or team and can be counted on to help or assist when needed. Responds in a timely manner.

• Demeanor (attitude) - Embraces change with optimism. Addresses concerns appropriately. Positively communicates. Good listener. Consistently maintains a positive demeanor.

Position Competencies: What are the required skills that set me apart from other candidates?

• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate evidence based nursing practices and peer education programs

• Ability to compare and interpret previous and present data when problem solving and report in records pertinent data

• Ability to identify and delegate suitable components of care to nursing staff; supervise, teach and provide guidance as necessary

• Utilize knowledge base of group dynamics when working with elders

• Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development

• Demonstrate technical competence in MS Word, email, AOD

Position

Responsibilities

What will I be doing to make an impact?

• Provide the interface for communication of elder care needs with members of other disciplines, utilizing an in-depth knowledge base to ensure comprehensive follow through on problems

• Work collaboratively with Clinical Resource Nurses and ADON to assess nursing education needs

• Identify and access the expertise of internal and external specialists to enhance nursing specific learning opportunities for employees

• Foster empowerment and collaboration of learning for the nursing department, incorporating the Eden principles

• Participate in staff and interdisciplinary meetings

• Arrange for or provide mandatory training to all St. John’s Home employees during new employee orientation and annually

• Integrate clinical expertise with Eden Alternative principle

• Actively promote the Eden journey and philosophy through behaviors and communication

• Interact with all staff in a manner that is respectful and collaborative

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, positivity, with a team-oriented approach that is focuses on exceptional customer service

Additional

Responsibilities

• Serve as Clinical Resource Nurse to designated household(s)

• In collaboration with Nurse Leaders and Neighborhood Administrators will identify educational needs of nursing staff

• Maintain frequent contact with Nurse Leaders regarding clinical issues on their households, preferably daily in person, by phone or via email

• Provide support to Nurse Leaders to ensure that care plans are appropriate, up to date and completed in a timely manner

• Reviews and signs all care plans and kardexes drafted or revised by LPN Nurse Leaders

• Provide support to Nurse Leaders to ensure timely and accurate completion of MDS assessments

• Assist Nurse Leaders as needed in accessing additional resources e.g. equipment, supplies, training, etc.

• Perform other duties as required or necessary

Requirements

Physical

Requirements

• Sitting, standing, walking, light to moderate lifting and bending. Occasional moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs).

Exposure to Conditions

• May be exposed to infections, odors, and psychosocial behaviors

This position is exempt based on the FLSA Fair Pay Exemption Learned Professional Category