Regional Nurse Educator

Regional Nurse Educator

Summary: Provides education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff, and facilitates evidenced-based research within areas of nursing. Collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Performs direct specialty nursing services to patients as required, ensuring adherence to CMS and state standards and all related policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits: 401k, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, 20 total days PTO (paid time off) in the first year, flexible schedule,DailyPay, premium holiday pay, disability insurance, wellness plans, sign-on bonus for full-time nursing employees, employee referral bonus and stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established healthcare setting.

• Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.

• Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.

• Initiates skills development programs within the parameters of established care models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.

• Provides direct specialized nursing services to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocols and assisting in the performance of all related nursing duties.

• Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a resource to ensure quality patient care.

• Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.

• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Nursing; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: State of Maryland Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the multi-state privilege to practice compact with Maryland.

• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

*Prior experience in long term care as a DON or staff educator.

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of protocol, procedures, and standards within area of nursing expertise.

• Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to technical staff in area of specialty.

• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

• Ability to assess educational needs and design and develop responsible curricula.

• Working knowledge of the use of established care models in the development of education programs.

• Technical leadership skills within area of expertise.

• Advanced nursing skills in area of specialty.

• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care programs.

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

Engage Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer