Nurse Educator

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Designs, develops, and updates educational programs and curricula based on current evidence-based practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational needs.
• Creates instructional materials, including presentations, handouts, and online resources, to support various learning styles and needs.
• Facilitates clinical training for FCMS students.
• Addresses a professional nursing practice gap i.e. change in standard of care, problem in practice or opportunity for improvement etc.
• Conducts training sessions, workshops, and seminars for nursing staff on clinical skills, patient care, new technologies, and organizational policies.
• Provides orientation and onboarding for new nurses, including respiratory protection program clinical and theoretical training, to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
• Manages the Lippincott competency specialty curriculum.
• Assesses the educational needs of nursing staff through surveys, interviews, and performance evaluations and formulate an annual academic calendar.
• Ensures that educational programs comply with state and federal regulations, ANCC-NCPD accreditation standards, SCFHS requirements, and hospital policies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics, making improvements as needed.
• Offers hands-on clinical education and support, including simulation exercises and skills labs, to enhance practical competencies.
• Mentors and supports nursing staff in applying learned concepts and skills in clinical settings.
• Promotes and facilitates nursing research to advance knowledge and improve practice standards.
• Participates in or lead research projects to contribute to the evidence base for nursing education and practices.
• Stays current with healthcare trends, advancements, and best practices to incorporate into training programs.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership, Fakeeh Care Academy staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to identify educational needs and develop relevant programs.
• Provides clear instructions and support while fostering a positive learning environment.
• Participates in professional development opportunities to maintain expertise and stay updated with nursing education and healthcare changes. Encourages and supports ongoing education and professional growth among nursing staff.
• Maintains accurate records of educational activities, attendance, and assessments.
• Prepares reports and documentation related to educational outcomes, program effectiveness, and compliance for review by management.
• Implements and evaluates transition to practice programs, RN Residency Program, nursing career ladder, and succession plan training programs.
• Coordinates with the clinical resource nurses and professional development unit-based council members to provide ongoing professional development activities.
• Stay current on nursing education and clinical practice developments by engaging in professional development activities.
• All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement, including:
• Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh’s Person-Centered care values.
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role.
• Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job-related safety concerns.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work.
• Complying with cybersecurity policies and standards to protect Fakeeh’s systems and participating in awareness training and initiatives to prevent cyber threats.
• Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies and ethical standards.
• Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of clinical practices, educational methodologies, and adult learning principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess educational needs, develop curricula, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Proficiency in using educational technology and tools.

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