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Responsible for evaluating the learning needs of staff and providing on-going education within assigned unit scope of practice by using evidence based research, following hospital policy and procedures, nursing process guidelines, standards of care, and accrediting body standards. Develops orientation and competency curriculums.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Incorporates the roles of educator, facilitator, change agent, leader, consultant, or researcher in the learning activities that support the nurse in developing and maintaining continuing professional nursing competence.

Educator

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1. Utilizes principles of adult learning, nursing process, and nursing theory to foster the educational development of staff, the healthcare team and self.

2. Develops, plans, and implements educational activities within their area of expertise and directly or indirectly fosters the development of competence in the learner.

3. Provides role orientation development, which engages the learner in critical thinking and problem solving.

4. Develops an annual educational plan, based upon an assessment of each nursing unit/nursing group, which defines core and ongoing competency validation consistent with current practice, assures consistent standards of practice across the continuum, and meets all legal and program accreditation requirements.

5. Develops, coordinates, and evaluates basic and advanced nursing continuing education programs consistent with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation Criteria and other applicable national accrediting bodies.

6. Ensures documentation of employee orientation, competency validation, and continuing education activities in assigned areas.

7. Supports and assists staff in developing preceptor and teaching skills

8. Identifies creative competency verification and continuing education methods, which are cost effective, utilizing risk/benefit analysis skills and stimulate an ongoing learning environment/culture.

9. Differentiates educational issues from system/compliance issues.

10. Studies and evaluates matters relating to continuing education and recommend appropriate action.

Required:

+ Bachelor Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science or Arts in related specialty.

+ Minimum of three years experience in clinical setting.

+ Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license.

+ American Heart Association BLS certification as Healthcare Provider or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).

+ ACLS required forEmergency Department and Critical Care, mandatory within one year of hire.

+ PALS/NRP required in Obstetrics. Certification where applicable, mandatory within one year of hire.