Nurse Educator

Under general supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO), the Nurse Educator is delegated the responsibility of the direction and management of Nursing Education for Nursing. Assesses, researches, plans and implements nursing education services to ensure nursing education and competencies are in compliance with Joint Commission (JC) and other professional regulatory standards at Winslow Indian Health Care Center, Inc. ("WIHCC"). The Nurse Educator uses professional nursing expertise in educational program development for existing and recruited nursing staff. Uphold the principles of WIHCC's Vision, Mission, and Value Statements. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. Plans, develops, implements, and monitors nursing education in accordance with JC Standards/Elements of Performance, the National Performance Goals (NPG), and other professional regulatory standards. Ensures that all the applicable nursing education and policies/procedures and protocols are current for nurses. Organizes and develops, or obtains, training procedure manuals and guides and course materials such as handouts and visual materials. Assesses the teaching needs essential to continuing education, and development of new and experienced nurses. Identifies, evaluates and implements instructional material in all types of media and formats to meet the needs of the nursing staff. Promotes nurse professional development and competency through specialized training and certification (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, CEN, etc.) programs. Coordinates orientation and onboarding for new staff, working closely with other departments to ensure proper orientation is completed. Prepares, maintains, submits records, reports such as monthly staff development report, monthly educational activities report, and reports of staff that are approaching delinquency status for required professional licensure, certifications, and training. Serves as an advisor or a member of various hospital committees including Trauma, Code Blue, Rapid Response, Adverse Incident, and Laboratory. Completes and submits annual reports for the Nurse Executive team. Collaborates with Nursing Leadership Team and clinical leaders in providing education to nursing staff. Collaborates with Nursing Leadership Team to accomplish the WIHCC and Division of Nursing's strategic plan goals and objectives, and GPRA objectives. Participates as an active member of the Nursing Leadership Team. Provides leadership to assure compliance, employee and patient satisfaction and to create and maintain an ethical work environment with high morale and productivity. Researches advancements and utilizes evidence-based practices in the area of nursing care, nursing educational quality management, and incorporates this into current practice. Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to assure the delivery of comprehensive quality of care to all patients. Develops and implements nursing orientation, skills training and leadership classes for new nursing employees as well as current employees. Collaborates with the Nursing Leadership Team to develop and implement yearly nursing competency verification events/trainings. Coordinates onboarding, clinical orientation and experiences for nursing students and faculty using WIHCC and/or DMC as an educational location. Coordinates and implements the yearly Nursing Youth Development Program with interdepartmental collaboration to ensure the students are aware of careers in health care. Provides on-going assistance to clinical nursing staff through consultation and/or direct participation in clinical duties. Provides and coordinates in-services and trainings based on current evidence-based practice applicable to nursing and other clinical departments. Maintains current practical knowledge and skills in all areas, including trauma, medical-surgical, primary care, acute care, emergency nursing, and specialty services. Requires completion of tasks or duties assigned by a supervisor. Upholds all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent. Adheres to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry. Adheres to WIHCC Personnel Policies and Procedures, departmental policies, rules, and regulations. Interacts in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with patients, employees, visitors, and vendors. Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity. Maintains compliance with all Human Resources requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. Requires completion of tasks or duties assigned by a supervisor. Upholds all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent. Adheres to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry. Adheres to WIHCCs Personnel Policies and Procedures, departmental policies, rules, and regulations. Interacts in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with patients, employees, visitors, and vendors. Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity. Maintains compliance with all Human Resources requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree in Nursing is required. Master's Degree in Nursing preferred. One year or greater of experience as a Nurse Educator and at least three years of experience in various aspects of clinical nursing practice required. Bilingual skills in English and Navajo language preferred. Current BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications are required. Practical knowledge of professional nursing practices, nursing standards of care, and Joint Commission standards and requirements are required. For all positions, RNs must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Must maintain a valid unrestricted and insurable driver's license. Must successfully pass a background investigation and maintain suitable requirements for a Child Care position. This position is considered as a Child Care position, which requires a satisfactory background check investigation and is subject to the requirements of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended (henceforth referred as the ICPFVP Act). Knowledge, Skills, Ability Knowledge of health service/administration and other self-assessment programs, accreditation requirements including continuous quality assurance or management, risk management, safety, infection control, information management systems, medical records, and the RPMS. Knowledge of Joint Commission (JC), COLA, CMS and applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, standards, and requirements. Knowledge of the complexity of current health problems specific to Native Americans. Knowledge of cultural sensitivity and language diversity. Knowledge of strong work ethics in the workplace. Knowledge of basic application of confidentiality. Knowledge of basic computer skills, e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures for nursing education Skill in communication including teaching groups; providing technical assistance to individuals regarding methods for implanting new ideas. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to maintain CPR and other certifications as required. Ability to be dependable in attendance and job performance. Ability to accept and learn from feedback. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to provide exemplary customer service at all times. Ability to interact positively with others and possess great interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and perform well under pressure. Ability to have self-confidence. Ability to be a great team player. Ability to accept and learn from supervisor/peer critique. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the organization.

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects and equipment, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively by talking and hearing. The employee frequently must stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and may occasionally use taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office setting or outdoor work environment with moderate noise levels. Work environment may involve exposure to physical risks, such as blood borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, or operating potential dangerous equipment, and requires adherence to all safety protocols. Required work schedules may include evening, weekend, overnight shifts, extended hours, or irregular schedules as operational needs dictate. As required by P.L. 93-638, absolute preference will be given to qualified Navajo applicants. If there is no qualified Navajo applicant, preference will be given to qualified American Indian applicants.