Nurse Educator, Surgical Inpatient Unit

Full Time
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Posted
Job description
Overview:
Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!

$10,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS
(connect with our Talent Acquisition team on eligibility requirements)
Responsibilities:
The Nurse Educator will work Full Time, Days and provides clinical support and education to nursing staff, to promote quality patient care and outcomes.
  • The Nurse Educator promotes and evaluates evidence-based clinical standards of patient care and nursing practice. Maintains current knowledge of research findings and incorporates findings into clinical practice and standards of care.
  • The Nurse Educator collaborates with nursing leaders and Nurse Educators to establish and implement staff development activities.
  • Assists new staff in the assessment of learning needs and establishes individualized plans to meet these learning needs.
  • The Nurse Educator monitors progress of newly hired nursing staff during the orientation process, collaborating with the Nurse.
  • Manager to determine staff readiness for completion of orientation phase.
  • The Nurse Educator provides direct nursing care to patients, role modeling excellent service, clinical competence, effective collaboration, and teamwork.
  • Maintains and improves clinical skills and proficiency through regular direct clinical practice.
  • The Nurse Educator demonstrates clinical proficiency and self-directed learning to gain competence in new clinical skills and practices.
  • Functions as a change agent and clinical unit-based leader.
  • The Nurse Educator responds to changes in nursing practice, including new equipment, supplies, medications, and systems, and develops educational programs to support those changes.
Qualifications:
Bassett Healthcare Network follows the New York State and New York State Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. This mandate requires COVID-19 vaccinations for personnel working for or on behalf of our hospitals and nursing homes. The New York State mandate allows for medical exemptions and religious accommodations, when appropriate. All candidates who accept an offer from Bassett Healthcare Network will be required to show proof of vaccination as required by New York State.

Education
:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR other related science field required.
  • Graduation from a Master's degree program in Professional Nursing, with a concentration in a clinical specialty is desired.
Experience:
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant clinical experience is required.
  • Previous educational, clinical specialty or leadership experience is desirable.

Licensure/Certificates:
  • Current NYS licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse is required.
  • Current BLS ACLS (desired for applicable units).
  • Certification in relevant clinical fields is desired.
Skills:
  • Knowledge and application of staff development and adult learning principles.
  • Expert interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively regarding sensitive or complex issues.
  • Ability to define and solve problems and deal with complex variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in required nursing skills relevant to area of practice.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and position patients required.
  • Category I risk exposure as defined by OSHA.
  • Busy inpatient setting providing care 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
  • On feet much of day with considerable lifting.
  • Moving of heavy, awkward equipment.
  • Must be able identify and differentiate colors.

Benefits:

Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs across our employee population.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability protection
  • Retirement benefits and more…
Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

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