Nurse Educator

NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION

Human Resources Memorandum

 

TO: Staff and Community Agencies DATE:  September 10, 2008

FROM: Human Resources  CC: Files

RE: CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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The Northeast Valley Health Corporation is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of:

Nurse Educator

1 Full-Time Regular Position (100%) – Corporate Office

 

Definition:  The Nurse Educator develops and implements on-going training and staff development activities for clinical staff and oversees the Quality Control functions of the NEVHC laboratory departments.

Qualifications:

 

1.  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid, current CA Registered Nurse license to practice.

2.  Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or a related health field desired.

3.  Two (2) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, with a minimum of one year of experience in Nursing Education.

4.  Current, valid CA Driver’s License, valid vehicle liability insurance, and an available vehicle needed.

5.  Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR policy.

6.  Must possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to present in front of a group. 

7.  The MIS Patient Information System access level is 2.

 

 

Reports to: Director of Nursing

 

Responsibilities:

 

1.  Develops needs assessments, scopes of work, program reports and evalua­tion plans.

2.  Assists in the development and implementation of curriculum for nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel.

3.  Assists in staff training as needed on programmatic or clinical issues related to care delivery.

4.  Participates in ongoing training and staff development activities.

5.  Coordinates CPR training for clinical staff in conjunction with the OVMC Nursing Education Department.

6.  Oversees daily quality control activities of NEVHC laboratory departments.

7.  Ensures completion and submission of laboratory proficiency testing and provider performed microscopy at all NEVHC laboratory departments.

8.  Participates in the NEVHC Quality Management process.

9.  Assists Director of Nursing in the development and implementation of protocols and procedures, and in staff training to maintain the competency levels of all clinical staff, in accordance with corporate standards for clinical practice.

10.  Customer Service- Treats customers, patients, co-workers, and others with dignity, respect and trust.  Is able to work effectively by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitment; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier, and respecting the diversity of our workforce in action, words and deeds.

11.  Participates in all safety programs, which may include assignment to a disaster control or fire safety response team.

12.  Participates in hazardous waste and infection control assignments as required in the health center which may include being designated as an emergency responder to a hazardous substance release or spill; performing infection control data collection, evaluation, reporting and follow-up as specified in the NEVHC clinical health services policy and procedures manual.

13.  Performs other tasks as may be assigned by the Director of Nursing.