Educator RN Behavioral Health Unit

SUMMARY:

Develops tools, theories, skills and knowledge to advance the practice of nursing and nurses within Nursing Professional Development. Conducts and coordinates in-service and formal education programs spanning multiple departments to enhance the skills of Patient Care Employees. Conducts competency assessment activities that spans multiple departments. Provides leadership in the work setting by serving in a variety of roles to support organizational goals. Ensures the standards of Continuing Nursing Education Accredited Provider Unit.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: WORK EXPERIENCE:-

5 years clinical nurse experience on an acute care inpatient hospital unit- 2 years experience with program development, group presentations, and project management- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing procedures, processes, and acute care organizations.

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:-

Current Texas RN Nursing License.- Certification in area of nursing specialty preferred.- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required

EDUCATION & TRAINING:-

RN Graduate from an approved/accredited School of Nursing required.- Bachelor ?s Degree in Nursing preferred- Master ?s Degree in Nursing or related field preferred. SKILLS:- Technical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to area in order to effectively communicate with physicians, health team members, patients and families.- Ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision, in order to independently carry out the duties of the position.- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.- Additional languages preferred.- Basic computer knowledge.- Strong clinical, teaching, oral communication skills and education skills related to assigned areas.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.