OVERVIEW:

The Nurse Educator provides educational experiences that
promote competent nursing practice and quality resident care.

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 and current standards of professional practice;
  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.
• Collaborates with nursing and administrative leadership on
  educational content, sessions, and proposed new implementation processes.
• Maintains lesson plans and attendance sheets for validation
  and reference.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in
  Nursing (MSN)
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York
• 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.
• Ability to assess educational needs and design and develop
  responsible curricula.
• 2+ years of experience working as a registered nurse in a
  clinical setting
• Previous experience in a teaching setting preferred
  

The Citadel at Kingsbridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status