EDUCATION SPECIALIST - ORRVILLE in CANTON, Ohio at Aultman Health Foundation

• The scope and responsibility of the Nurse Educator is continuously evolving. The following responsibilities of The Nurse Educator may vary based on environment:
  1. Education:
     • Plans, coordinates, and validates annual clinical competency.
     • Participates in and supports new nurse orientation.
     • Attend monthly quality meetings as assigned by director.
     • Participates in the development of just in time education as needed.
     • Coordinates/assists with education for the LMS (Learning Management System)/Relias as it pertains assigned areas.
     • Develops/Coordinates education content in collaboration with facility leadership, leading best practice, facility policy, organizational needs and in collaboration with unit-based educators.
       • Identify instructional goals and learning objectives that align with the organizational strategy, key metrics, and evidence-based practice.
       • Supports the Nurse Residency Program and assists as a presenter/facilitator as needed.
     • Supports department and organizational projects/initiatives.
     • Become an ONA planner and assist in organizational continuing education.
     • Other duties as needed and assigned by Learning and Organizational Development director.
  2. Leadership Responsibilities:
     • Understands the strategic plan of the organization, as well as nursing strategic plan, and applies it to direct training, development, and engagement initiatives.
     • Drive leadership, change management and culture shaping efforts through the design and delivery of mentorship and training programs.
       • Provide designated time on units for education, mentorship, and rounding.
     • Understands how to multi-task and meet deadlines while keeping internal customers informed.
     • Participates on interdisciplinary committee as assigned by director (i.e. Education Council, Research Council etc.) and reports information back to department.
     • Works collaboratively with nursing leadership to plan, design, implement and evaluate nursing educational programs.
  3. Program Management:
     • Develops and implements short and long-term work-plans and sets priorities.
     • Strong oral, written and verbal communication skills including the ability to convey technical information to nontechnical users.
     • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
     • Strong attention to detail.
     • Strong Computer Skills: Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office
     • Behavior and Cooperation: Maintains a positive attitude and acts with integrity in all duties.
     • Initiative: Exhibits initiative in going beyond defined duties when problems are evident, or the situation warrants extra attention.
     • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
  4. Compliance Initiative Responsibilities: Government regulations, facility accreditation, licensure, and nursing professional standards.
     • Facilitates the maintenance of orientation related records and reports to ensure compliance with industry required regulatory standards. Examples are but not limited to; Joint Commission, Ohio Department of Health, CARF etc.
     • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Job Requirements

• MSN required or willingness to pursue MSN- If graduate degree is in a related discipline, baccalaureate degree must be in nursing.
• Nursing Certification – Required upon hire, or upon eligibility as determined by professional organization. (i.e. CCRN, ANPD, PCCN, CEN, CNE etc.)
• Step Down, ED, or ICU experience required.
• Membership to Nursing Professional Organization preferred (i.e. ANPD, AACN etc.)
• Minimum 3 years of nursing practice preferred. Candidate with previous education experience preferred.
• AHA Healthcare Provider - BLS Certified

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

The educator will report directly to the Education Director.