This role involves directing and managing nursing education to ensure compliance with professional regulatory standards at Winslow Indian Health Care Center, Inc. The Nurse Educator will use professional nursing expertise to develop educational programs for both existing and new nursing staff, upholding the principles of the center's vision, mission, and values.
Responsibilities
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
Plan, develop, implement, and monitor nursing education in accordance with Joint Commission Standards/Elements of Performance, National Performance Goals, and other professional regulatory standards
Ensure all applicable nursing education, policies, procedures, and protocols are current for nurses
Organize and develop, or obtain, training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials such as handouts and visual aids
Assess teaching needs essential to continuing education and development of new and experienced nurses
Identify, evaluate, and implement instructional material in all types of media and formats to meet the needs of the nursing staff
Promote nurse professional development and competency through specialized training and certification (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, CEN, etc.) programs
Coordinate orientation and onboarding for new staff, working closely with other departments to ensure proper orientation is completed
Prepare, maintain, and submit records and reports such as monthly staff development reports, monthly educational activities reports, and reports of staff approaching delinquency status for required professional licensure, certifications, and training
Serve as an advisor or a member of various hospital committees including Trauma, Code Blue, Rapid Response, Adverse Incident, and Laboratory
Complete and submit annual reports for the Nurse Executive team
Collaborate with the Nursing Leadership Team and clinical leaders in providing education to nursing staff
Collaborate with the Nursing Leadership Team to accomplish WIHCC and Division of Nursing’s strategic plan goals and objectives, and GPRA objectives
Participate as an active member of the Nursing Leadership Team
Provide leadership to assure compliance, employee and patient satisfaction, and to create and maintain an ethical work environment with high morale and productivity
Research advancements and utilize evidence-based practices in nursing care and nursing educational quality management, incorporating this into current practice
Work effectively with all members of the healthcare team to assure the delivery of comprehensive quality of care to all patients
Develop and implement nursing orientation, skills training, and leadership classes for new nursing employees as well as current employees
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Collaborate with the Nursing Leadership Team to develop and implement yearly nursing competency verification events/trainings
Coordinate onboarding, clinical orientation, and experiences for nursing students and faculty using WIHCC and/or DMC as an educational location
Coordinate and implement the yearly Nursing Youth Development Program with interdepartmental collaboration to ensure students are aware of careers in health care
Provide ongoing assistance to clinical nursing staff through consultation and/or direct participation in clinical duties
Provide and coordinate in-services and trainings based on current evidence-based practice applicable to nursing and other clinical departments
Maintain current practical knowledge and skills in all areas, including trauma, medical-surgical, primary care, acute care, emergency nursing, and specialty services
Uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent
Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry
Adhere to WIHCC Personnel Policies and Procedures, departmental policies, rules, and regulations
Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with patients, employees, visitors, and vendors
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Maintain compliance with all Human Resources requirements
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor
Requirements
Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Nursing
Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
One year or greater of experience as a Nurse Educator
At least three years of experience in various aspects of clinical nursing practice
Bilingual skills in English and Navajo language preferred
Current BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications
Practical knowledge of professional nursing practices, nursing standards of care, and Joint Commission standards and requirements
Passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
Current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
Maintain a valid unrestricted and insurable driver's license
Successfully pass a background investigation and maintain suitable requirements for a Child Care position
Knowledge of health service/administration and other self-assessment programs, accreditation requirements including continuous quality assurance or management, risk management, safety, infection control, information management systems, medical records, and the RPMS
Knowledge of Joint Commission (JC), COLA, CMS and applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, standards, and requirements
Knowledge of the complexity of current health problems specific to Native Americans
Knowledge of cultural sensitivity and language diversity
Knowledge of strong work ethics in the workplace
Knowledge of basic application of confidentiality
Knowledge of basic computer skills, e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures for nursing education
Skill in communication including teaching groups; providing technical assistance to individuals regarding methods for implanting new ideas
Ability to develop and deliver presentations
Ability to maintain CPR and other certifications as required
Ability to be dependable in attendance and job performance
Ability to accept and learn from feedback
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to provide exemplary customer service at all times
Ability to interact positively with others and possess great interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and perform well under pressure
Ability to have self-confidence
Ability to be a great team player
Ability to accept and learn from supervisor/peer critique
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the organization
Important Details
Schedule: May include evening, weekend, overnight shifts, extended hours, or irregular schedules as operational needs dictate
Physical Demands
Regularly required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects and equipment, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively by talking and hearing
Frequently must stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Occasionally use taste or smell
Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office setting or outdoor work environment with moderate noise levels
May involve exposure to physical risks, such as bloodborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, or operating potentially dangerous equipment, and requires adherence to all safety protocols
About the Company
Winslow Indian Health Care Center, Inc. is an organization that provides healthcare services and requires adherence to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. Absolute preference is given to qualified Navajo applicants, and if none, to qualified American Indian applicants, as required by P.L. 93-638.
