Nursing Professional Development (Nurse Educator) Sunnyside Medical Center- NICU

Job Summary

Provides educational opportunities to nurses for their professional development by identifying individuals and/or groups who do not meet established competency expectations, conducting needs assessments to identify and bridge knowledge, skill, and/or practice gaps, and designing education programs to meet the learning and developmental needs of the clinical staff. Responsible for effective development delivery by applying adult learning principles and the educational design process to implement development and learning programs and serving as a trainer by leading professional development and using best practices for education modalities. Monitors effectiveness of development by reviewing metrics and outcome measures to ensure education programs meet targets and promote the delivery of high quality health care. Participates in continuous improvement by researching and critically appraising the literature to stay current with advancements in nursing practice, evidence-based guidelines, and health care technology to apply field advancements to the practice setting. Supports clinical development through the use of internal and/or external resources by influencing and collaborating on the goals, objectives, and planned outcomes of professional nursing education programs. Verifies clinical and professional standards are implemented and met by developing, applying, and reviewing policies, protocols, operations, and automated systems providing information to staff and providers.

Essential Responsibilities

• visions to continuously improve program quality.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum one (1) year of experience in clinical teaching or precepting, nursing professional development, delivering educational programs, curriculum design, process improvement, professional development/evaluation, or related experience.

Bachelors degree in Nursing or a health-related field AND minimum four (4) years of experience in an inpatient setting, clinic, and or skilled nursing department or a directly health-related field.

• Registered Nurse License (Oregon) required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire