Pacific Grove Hospital
Nurse Educator-Infection Control Full-time
Pacific Grove Hospital, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
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Pacific Grove Hospital Overview
Plan, develop and coordinate continuing nursing in-service education programs within the facility for all clinical and non-clinical nursing staff in a positive, empathetic, and professional manner at all times. This position is responsible for enhancing professional practice and the provision of quality patient care by providing evidence-based, quality educational programs and activities that promote professional competency for nursing, inter-professional, and non-licensed clinical staff at an assigned facility. Recognizes that patient safety is a top priority. Responsibilities
Facilitates orientation/onboarding program to promote employee retention. Conducts orientation in a manner that fosters a positive learning environment. Role models organizational and personal commitment to new employee success. Participates in designing and identifying educational activities to address practice gaps for identified target audiences, which may include licensed and non-licensed healthcare personnel. Identifies learning needs of staff and/or facility. Role models competent practice through demonstration or simulation activities. Assess practice gaps/Crosswalk competencies to practice. Collaborates with Corporate Nursing Director/Educator to review outcomes data to evaluate and refine competency management activities. Assist with development and/or instruction of didactic content and clinical skills for designated competencies. Develops education plan according to gap assessment or quality data/safety outcomes. Aligns educational programs with facility and/or organization policies and procedures. Implement and deliver educational curricula as required by regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CARF, CMS and State agencies. Creates engaging, evidence-based educational content to meet the specific needs of the intended audience. Demonstrates exceptional instructional skills while maintaining learner engagement. Act as a general resource for nursing staff. Collaborate with medical practitioners and CNO/DON to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for patients. Provide educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocol. Promotes safe, quality, and compassionate patient care. Assist patients and caregivers with education needs, problem solving and health management across the continuum of care. Educate direct patient care staff in the use of equipment, supplies, and coordinate in-service training for appropriate staff. Supports new ideas and innovation in educational design. Provides staff with resources and “just-in-time” education to implement immediate changes. May serve in the role of infection preventionist for the facility with training. May provide direct care as needed. Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education or other clinical field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or commensurate experience required. Five+ years strongly preferred. Three years of registered nurse experience required. Inpatient psychiatry experience as an RN strongly preferred. Two years of behavioral health experience as an RN required. 1+ years experience in Clinical Education/Training and Development (Preferred). Certification as an NPD Practitioner and/or clinical certification as recognized by American Nurse Credentialing Center (Preferred). Licenses/Certifications
Current state license is required for this position. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility. Salary and Benefits
Salary range: $95,000-$130,000 annually DOE Benefits
Competitive Salary Paid Time Off Paid Holidays (8 Total) Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance FSA & HSA Plans Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Company Paid Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Many employee-centered events throughout the year!
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Nurse Educator-Infection Control Full-time
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Pacific Grove Hospital Overview
Plan, develop and coordinate continuing nursing in-service education programs within the facility for all clinical and non-clinical nursing staff in a positive, empathetic, and professional manner at all times. This position is responsible for enhancing professional practice and the provision of quality patient care by providing evidence-based, quality educational programs and activities that promote professional competency for nursing, inter-professional, and non-licensed clinical staff at an assigned facility. Recognizes that patient safety is a top priority. Responsibilities
Facilitates orientation/onboarding program to promote employee retention. Conducts orientation in a manner that fosters a positive learning environment. Role models organizational and personal commitment to new employee success. Participates in designing and identifying educational activities to address practice gaps for identified target audiences, which may include licensed and non-licensed healthcare personnel. Identifies learning needs of staff and/or facility. Role models competent practice through demonstration or simulation activities. Assess practice gaps/Crosswalk competencies to practice. Collaborates with Corporate Nursing Director/Educator to review outcomes data to evaluate and refine competency management activities. Assist with development and/or instruction of didactic content and clinical skills for designated competencies. Develops education plan according to gap assessment or quality data/safety outcomes. Aligns educational programs with facility and/or organization policies and procedures. Implement and deliver educational curricula as required by regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CARF, CMS and State agencies. Creates engaging, evidence-based educational content to meet the specific needs of the intended audience. Demonstrates exceptional instructional skills while maintaining learner engagement. Act as a general resource for nursing staff. Collaborate with medical practitioners and CNO/DON to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for patients. Provide educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocol. Promotes safe, quality, and compassionate patient care. Assist patients and caregivers with education needs, problem solving and health management across the continuum of care. Educate direct patient care staff in the use of equipment, supplies, and coordinate in-service training for appropriate staff. Supports new ideas and innovation in educational design. Provides staff with resources and “just-in-time” education to implement immediate changes. May serve in the role of infection preventionist for the facility with training. May provide direct care as needed. Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education or other clinical field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or commensurate experience required. Five+ years strongly preferred. Three years of registered nurse experience required. Inpatient psychiatry experience as an RN strongly preferred. Two years of behavioral health experience as an RN required. 1+ years experience in Clinical Education/Training and Development (Preferred). Certification as an NPD Practitioner and/or clinical certification as recognized by American Nurse Credentialing Center (Preferred). Licenses/Certifications
Current state license is required for this position. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility. Salary and Benefits
Salary range: $95,000-$130,000 annually DOE Benefits
Competitive Salary Paid Time Off Paid Holidays (8 Total) Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance FSA & HSA Plans Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Company Paid Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Many employee-centered events throughout the year!
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