RN Educator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1 Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. BCLS Instructor certification within 30 days from hire.

3. Valid driver's license.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five years' nursing experience.

2. Two years' experience as an effective educator/teacher.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Hospice/ home health experience preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described hereare intendedto describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Theyare not intended to be constructedas an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other dutiesmay be assigned.

1. Coordinates, develops, maintains, and distributes current information on educational resources available by flyers, mailings, computers, and individual memo. Also responsible for ongoing and annual education.

2. Provides feedback to leaders regarding evaluation of educational process through written and verbal communication.

3. Communicates effectively with all members of the Health Care team. Maintains an orientation process for all hires and new roles.

4. Develops and supervises systems for assessment and prioritization of educational needs per Educational Needs Assessment Policy and Procedure. Responsible for all ongoing education and competency to include skills labs suggested quarterly and education sessions at least at each staff meeting and additional training as needed.

5. Formulates or obtains goals and objectives for programs in accordance with the goals and objectives of the individuals and/or department. Provides opportunities for staff and leaders to influence the education plan for identified needs.

6. Coordinates, plans, prepares, implements, and evaluates programs per Educational Program Standard.

7. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in the delivery of educational services as related to the / department.

8. Responsible for collaborating with the health care providers in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient education. Responsible for monitoring patient education documentation for improving organizational performance.

9. Responsible for ensuring that employees have completed orientation requirements, as being competent to provide quality care, and have the knowledge and skills needed to complete all job requirements. Assists the Education Department in identifying and coordinating education programs based on competencies.

10. Coordinates, plans, prepares, and implements required educational training for / (e.g., defensive driving every 2 years, etc.)

11 Maintains departmental operations in an organized manner.

12. Develops and maintains good interpersonal relationships with medical staff, department managers, associates, and administration for planning and implementation of programs.

13. Performs the functions of the RN as it relates to this important function.

14. Utilizes the nursing process and multi-disciplinary team approach to develop and implement educational programs and other appropriate patient care services.

15. Develops and maintains a good working rapport with interdepartmental associates, as well as other associates within the facility to assure that the department services and activitiescan be properly maintained.

16. Works with medical staff, administration, and department leaders to coordinate programs related to management of patient care.

17. Ensures privacy and demonstrates concern for dignity of patient.

18. Serves as patient advocate, acting as a liaison between patient, family, and health care team to provide continuity of patient care.

19. Maintains records and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies. Responsible for regulatory compliance related to employee files, ensuring all necessary components are accounted for.

20. Maintains a professional working relationship with all departmental associates; always responds to associates' concerns in a professional and timely manner; maintains appropriate interdepartmental communication.

21. Provides leadership and direction in creating, implementing, and enforcing the philosophy, goals, and objectives.

22. Assists in individualized IEP sessions for those Associates who fall below competency levels for their job description. IEP, current, used up-to-date performance needs.

23. Accountable for the entire staff orientation process.

24. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of education/project assignments with the consideration of workload and competency of available personnel.

25 Collaborates with Infection Control Practitioner and appropriate medical staff in the development and enforcement of infection control guidelines for Hospice.

26. Develops educational programs to meet Infection Control regulations for home care.

27. Assumes professional initiative and assertiveness resulting in design and completion of projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties through the work shift.

2. Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amount of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.

3. Hearing within normal range is required (e.g., to assess breath sounds, heart sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.).

4. Visual acuity must be within normal range.

5. Must be able to perform heavy work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exposure to bodily fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.

2. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

3. Exposure to toxic gases, fumes, and odors.

4. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.

5. Exposure to electrical current.

6. Exposure to radiation from x-rays.

7. Exposure to wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways.

8. Work may be is performed in the patient's home and may require extensive travel.

9. Subject to unpredictable situations.May be exposedto adverse or unpleasant home environments.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must have the ability to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex andhighly-technicalsituations.

2. Must have the ability to work successfully underhighly-stressfulconditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

3. Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles,and alsobe able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.

4. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.

5. Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.

6. Must have strong communications skills, written and verbal.

7. Must have math skills to enable calculation of drug dosages and infusion stats.

8. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts.

9. Ability to communicate effectively with varied levels of staff.

10. Ability to design and implement educational activities.

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Ability to teach in small and large group settings.

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Must be able to operate a data terminal, computer, copier, typewriter, and AV equipment.

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Ability to take and administrative on call a minimum of every three weeks.

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Ability to analyze, solicit data, synthesize, and develop workable solutions with individuals or committees in leadership or

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.