Registered Nurse - Educator (Ambulatory Care)

RN Educator The RN Educator directly reports to the Chief Nurse of Ambulatory Care, serving as a resource to staff, and serves as a mentor or preceptor to new nurses, nursing students, and other staff. Works collaboratively with Nursing Management teams, affiliated programs, and interprofessional staff regarding patient care needs and staff development issues. Will actively maintain the standards required by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) and according to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development. Will demonstrate excellent clinical practice and skills, problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills. Responsible and accountable for the development and delivery of Patient Care Service staff development and education programs. Responsible for the orientation of new employees, evaluation of their progress in the orientation process, and for developing and implementing teaching strategies for the various staff needs. Unit-based Educator will assume responsibility for the initiation and completion of annual staff competencies for staff assigned to Greenville HCC, Cherry Point, and Morehead City. The incumbent will actively participate in and lead workshops/continuing education programs designed for career advancement, as well as function in classroom teaching environments, clinical arenas, and as a group facilitator during training and implementation of changes in nursing practice and procedure. The incumbent employs and engages a broad range of in-depth knowledge and skills in education theory and application, career development, leadership, and program management. Duties include but not are not limited to: Proficient in addressing dynamic issues such as globalization, practice environments, evidence-based practice, and nursing and healthcare technologies. Collaborate with the Education Department and share leadership in VALOR and nursing student programs. Will divide time in both staffing and education (70/30) to ensure clinical needs are met and that staff are competent in areas where they work.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized