RN ICU Educator

Plans, develops, implements/provides, and evaluates health related education for Critical Care Services (ICU CVICU and PCU). Coordinates on-boarding as well on-going and annual training related to for Critical Care Services (ICU CVICU and PCU). Role models and facilitates evidence-based practice.

Plans the educational needs of associates, creates, coordinates and conducts educational offerings to meet these needs. Formulates educational strategies that contribute to or support the direct provision of quality patient care. Ensures compliance with Local, State, and Federal educational requirements, while maintaining valid and complete educational records.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates continuing education programs with responsibility for planning, development, implementation, evaluation and record keeping. Will develop CE offerings for submission.
Assures and facilitates the coordination of educational activities hospital-wide, including, mock code drill and simulation drills.
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates classes as needed to update staff to changes in policy and procedure.
Coordinates train-the-trainer programs, as well as training end-users in Critical Care Services.
Develops, implements and evaluates policies, standards, educational services, and programs that support the departments.
knowledge of AHA guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to create and conduct educational offerings using different modalities that incorporate adult learning principles.
Incorporates evidence based practice and current guidelines from reputable sources into educational materials. Maintains consistency with organizational policy.
Responds to educational requests and develops effective plan of action. Evaluates effectiveness and reeducates as appropriate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
A bachelors degree in nursing.
Effective working knowledge of Healthcare Informatics, Power-point, Excel, and Microsoft Word is required.
Minimum of three years of acute critical care experience (ICU or CVICU).
Licensed RN
BLS, ACLS
Employment Type: Full-Time