Nurse Educator Injection Training Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Essential Duties & Functions: 

Learning Facilitator 

• Creates a safe and effective learning environment through proficient use of adult learning principles, communication skills and teaching methods 

• Assesses for knowledge gaps, assists with the development and implementation of education/competency based on new processes, equipment, policies, regulatory requirements or learning needs assessment etc. 

• Collaborates with the leadership team to prioritize the learning/training needs of the unit 

• Assists with the development of educational programs using adult learning principles and instructional design 

• Serves as a clinical practice resource for staff 

• Teaches clinical/specialty education classes and performs skill validations at the department level 

Partner for Practice Transition 

• Implements orientation and competency activities in consultation with NPD specialist and departmental leadership 

• Evaluates the effectiveness of education and orientation programs and offers input for updating, improving, and enhancing content and structure 

• Assists staff in transition to designated transport level 

• Collaborates with department leadership to identify appropriate preceptors 

• Partners with preceptors to provide clinical expertise and input to facilitate frequent learning/practice objectives 

• Coordinates and evaluates orientee clinical experiences, providing feedback to orientees, preceptors, and leadership as necessary 

Change Agent 

• Promotes a culture of error prevention and patient safety 

• Collaborate with NPD Specialists as needed to recommend educational strategies for the implementation of clinical standards 

• Applies performance improvement processes to affect and actively transform clinical practice 

• Implement educational offerings to achieve successful change, improve patient outcomes, and increase employee engagement. 

• Evaluates the impact of improvement strategies, change effectiveness and outcomes, and collaborates with system NPD specialists and departmental leaders to implement necessary process/practice changes. 

• Maintains clear communication with leaders and others who are leading the change 

               Leader 

• Contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment 

• Possesses emotional intelligence 

• Implements specific clinical and behavioral competencies 

• Functions as an education planner for continuing education offerings 

• Maintains records of educational activities 

• Seeks opportunities to develop personal knowledge and skills 

• Provides and receives constructive feedback 

• Designs continuing education activities with input from content experts and organization leaders for a variety of professional clinical and non-clinical staff 

• Participates in committees as available and applicable to influence professional development strategies 

Champion for inquiry 

• Evaluates literature and evidence-based practices to guide clinical practice and improve patient outcomes 

• Disseminates findings through educational programs and activities 

• Collaborates with Unit Council/System Councils/Quality and Research teams to identify strategies to improve unit performance and patient care goals 

• Participates in the development and implementation of standards of care, policies, and procedures 

                 Mentor 

• Foster ongoing professional growth experiences for staff 

• Provides feedback, support, and professional development opportunities for preceptors at the unit level 

• Connects others to knowledge/resources within and external to nursing 

• Supports transition of nurses and paramedics across learning and practice environments 

Education 

Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree 

Additional requirements: 

• Type of degree: Nursing 

• Area of study or major: N/A 

• Preferred educational qualifications: N/A 

• Position specific testing requirement: N/A 

Licensure/Certification/Registration 

• Valid Ohio RN license 

• The following certifications are required at the time of hire: 
  - Current BLS, ACLS, ITLS or PHTLS, PALS, NRP, ATLS (audit), CAMTS approved 
  Transport-specific certification 

• Specialty certification in education or professional development such as NPD certification, or specialty licensure within three years of hire 

Experience 

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5  years of job related experience 

Prior job title or occupational experience: Two years of CareFlight clinical experience 

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A 

Preferred experience: N/A 

Other experience requirements: N/A 

Knowledge/Skills 

• Understands/utilizes Adult Learning theories and principles 

• Develops and evaluates training and education 

• Applies instructional design methodologies 

• Demonstrates effective presentation skills 

• Navigates basic Microsoft Office apps and computer software 

• Understands organizational behavior and performance improvement processes/methods 

• Demonstrates strong communication  

• Embraces teamwork and teambuilding 

• Functions independently