Nurse Educator Cardiac

About This Role

This role involves designing and implementing educational programs for nurses, focusing on adult learning principles and career development. The Nurse Educator guides learners, evaluates outcomes, and coordinates orientation for new staff, while supporting bedside nurses and participating in residency programs.

Responsibilities

• Design curricula and develop programs of study
• Guide learners and evaluate learning outcomes
• Incorporate principles of adult learning in planning, implementing, and evaluating education programs
• Plan, prepare, and maintain materials for educational programs, ensuring accuracy and relevance to the target audience
• Assist students and practicing nurses in identifying learning needs, strengths, and opportunities
• Coordinate orientation of new staff, including agency personnel, into the organization
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programming and adjust content and teaching strategies based on learner needs
• Track educational offerings and share information with unit leadership as needed
• Provide educational opportunities that benefit nurses in all stages of career development
• Support the bedside nurse with Professional Enhancement Program (PEP)
• Participate in residency programs as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, concepts, and procedures as applied to the care of the patient population served
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, methods of education delivery, and ability to facilitate learners’ achievement of the education objective
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and adaptability to new software programs
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to make realistic and practical recommendations for problem-solving
• Demonstrates a professional, committed, and dynamic role model
• Strong presentation skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to delivering exceptional care to create an unmatched value proposition for clinicians and patients
• Ability to build trust and act with authenticity to cultivate a culture of integrity, inclusion, and mutual respect
• Ability to make timely, informed decisions that are in the best interest of patients, employees, providers, community, and the organization
• Ability to develop and strengthen collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to advance patient care and organizational growth
• Ability to lead others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives; provide meaningful coaching and mentoring to increase the capabilities of individuals and teams and drive employee engagement