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Nursing Educator - Brain & Spine Hospital

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Job Title:Nursing Educator - Brain & Spine Hospital

Department:Health System Shared Services | Health System Nursing Education

Job DescriptionScope of Position: The Nursing Educator for the Brain and Spine Hospital is responsible for providing personalized education by designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating classroom and clinical instruction to support the orientation, ongoing educational needs, and the New Graduate Nurse Residency program. The Nursing Educator provides support, education, guidance, direction and assistance to the patient care team in order to attain/maintain quality and safe care to patients in designated clinical areas. The Nursing Educator functions as an educational consultant working with teams to cultivate collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of personalized nursing care with a focus on positive patient care outcomes and the patient?s involvement in his/her own plan of care. Patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient focused care, and family centered maternity care, through the integrated skills of all care team members. Position Summary: The Nursing Educator is a master?s prepared nurse who demonstrates expertise in staff education, nursing practice, nursing care delivery, evidence-based practice and research, and collaborates with other disciplines in professional development activities. The Nursing Educator incorporates knowledge and skill in clinical nursing theory and practice, adult learning principles and best practice educational standards. The Nursing Educator is responsible for facilitating the provision of direct and indirect care of patients and families through educational activities of the Department of Nursing Education. The Nursing Educator is capable of analyzing complex, patient care situations, and consulting and collaborating with all members of the health care team. The Nursing Educator serves as a role model for patient care staff within the unit/department/institution and community.Required QualificationsMaster?s degree (Nursing preferred) Current clinical experience or clinical instruction experience. Strong leadership skills, effective communication, problem-solving, and strong organizational skills Interest in learning and teaching new skills. Recent teaching experience through employment or community activities. Experience with, commitment to, and competence in dealing with diverse adult populations. Strong facilitation and presentation skills.

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Duties and Responsibilities 95% Professional Development Orientation/Onboarding • Develops an individualized program to guide the new hire towards job competency • Identifies the requirements of the regulatory bodies to which the organization reports • Identifies new equipment, processes, policies, procedures, etc. that require staff education (responds to stakeholder's requests) • Uses evidence-based assessment techniques or instruments to define potential issues, problems, and needs • Coordinates implementation of an educational plan, including activities and resources necessary to achieve desired outcomes • Creates and implements strategies for seamless transitions to practice and between practice settings • Interacts with new hire, preceptors, and unit leadership team to enhance personal practice and enculturation to the organization Competency Management • Assesses knowledge, skill, and practice gaps within the micro and mesosystem • Assesses knowledge through methods such as testing, case studies, discussion, etc. • Assesses skills through observation of practice, simulation, report from peers/supervisors, etc. • Assesses practice through observation, managerial report, self-report, etc. • Creates and conducts initial and ongoing assessment of competence • Ensures use of evidence-based clinical guidelines for competence validation • Adheres to requirements of regulatory and accrediting bodies • Collaborates with key stakeholders to identify meaningful, relevant competencies for ongoing assessment o Assessment of practice gaps o Identification of learning needs o Outcome identification o Planning o Implementation o Coordination o Facilitation of positive learning and practice environments o Evaluation Education • Develops educational activities to address practice gaps for identified target audiences, which may include continuing nursing education (CNE), interprofessional continuing education (IPCE) and education for nonlicensed healthcare personnel • Facilitates education of learners to meet their professional development needs • Participates in micro, meso, and macrosystem structures such as committees and councils to maintain awareness of needs • Applies the educational process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner o Assessment of practice gaps o Identification of learning needs o Outcome identification o Planning o Implementation o Coordination o Facilitation of positive learning and practice environments o Evaluation Professional Role Development • Participates in educational activities related to the NPD practitioner specialty • Demonstrates initiative to find specialty-specific educational content online, in journals, through conferences, etc. • Acquires knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialty area, practice setting, role, and learner diversity • Seeks experiences to develop, maintain, and improve competence in nursing professional development • Seeks a mentor to facilitate personal professional development • Interacts with peers and colleagues to enhance personal practice and role performance • Takes action to achieve goals identified during the professional practice evaluation process • Participates in systematic peer review • Mentors colleagues, other nurses, students, and others as appropriate Leadership • Demonstrates emotional intelligence in decision-making • Demonstrates energy, excitement, and a passion for quality work • Supports a culture of innovation and risk-taking • Supports a just culture • Promotes the professional development program’s mission, goals, action plans, and outcome measures • Implements program and project plans • Maintains records to comply with regulatory bodies’ standards Research/Evidence-based Practice/Quality Improvement • Uses the best available evidence to guide practice decisions • Uses evidence to guide NPD practice as well as clinical practice • Supports research activities that align with the organizational strategic plan • Participates in research activities at various levels appropriate to the NPD practitioner’s education and role • Participates in quality initiatives • Disseminates research findings through educational programs, courses, and other activities Collaborative Partnerships • Collaborates with partners to share expertise in planning and decision making to achieve the desired results • Works with other disciplines to identify problems and solutions o Presents identified problems in a constructive manner o Considers feasibility of solutions in terms of organizational culture and required resources o Embraces meaningful change o Serves as a role model in supporting meaningful change o Communicates the vision for change o Maintains positive tone in communications o Uses listening skills to provide staff opportunity for feedback • Communicates with healthcare personnel and key stakeholders regarding educational programs and activities • Partners with others to effect change and generate positive outcomes • Collaborates with others in the planning and implementation of lifelong learning activities for individuals and groups of learners 5% Performs related and additional job duties as required Core Competencies Effective performance of this role at The Ohio State University Medical Center requires the Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to demonstrate core competencies as identified in the P3 performance evaluation. Organizational Expectations Supports the nursing professional practice model. Practices within the Medical Center’s policies and procedures, and Division of Nursing Standards of Practice. Maintains standards that promote patient safety. Adheres to the organizational values as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting developmental goals. Minimum Qualifications For Hire • Master’s degree (Nursing preferred) • Current clinical experience or clinical instruction experience • Strong leadership skills, effective communication, problem-solving, and strong organizational skills • Interest in learning and teaching new skills • Recent teaching experience through employment or community activities • Experience with, commitment to, and competence in dealing with diverse adult populations • Strong facilitation and presentation skills Ongoing • Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, educational, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions • Maintains current Ohio RN license • Meet mandatory educational and health requirements • Maintains and seeks new knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement and cost reduction, current policies, procedures, and protocols Patient Population Served Knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatments necessary to meet the age specific needs of the patient population served: (Check those that apply) Not applicable: non-patient care title Adolescents (14-17 years) X Neonates: (0 – 6 months) Adults (18 – 64) X Children: (7 months – 13 years) Geriatrics (65 + years) X

Location:Brain and Spine Hospital (0372)

Position Type:Regular

Scheduled Hours:40

Shift:First Shift

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