Nurse Educator - Level I

About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Community Care reaches outside the walls of our hospitals and brings health care to patients where they live. With more than 600 dedicated employees, Community Care provides services including home care, community care coordination, and community-based care management to individuals managing chronic health conditions residing in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 8:30 A.

M – 5:00 P. M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position : Under direction, implements, monitors, evaluates, and participates in the development of nursing educational programs, including nursing orientation programs, and other developmental activities in an assigned health care setting. Conducts training and ongoing competency assessment to align nursing educational opportunities with health care setting goals, operational standards, and educational priorities.

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1. Coordinates nursing educational programs and activities for an assigned health care setting; provides continuous education and training to nursing staff; and assesses educational needs of staff. 2. Participates in planning and conducting nursing staff development programs. 3.

Plans, organizes, coordinates and evaluates in-service nursing orientation; maintains a system of records of in-service orientation, staff development, and educational activities; and monitors and submits all other mandatory work and regulatory reports. 4. Identifies and collects information related to learning needs and collaborates with members of multiple disciplines in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of effective nursing education and training programs; serves as a resource for all nursing educational inquiries and issues. 5.

Conducts program evaluations that measure learning impact and outcomes against strategic goals and objectives of the heath care setting to enhance the effectiveness of clinical care and employee performance. 6. Assesses learners’ progress, and interprets appropriate information necessary to revise and/or adjust orientation, competencies, lesson plans, educational activities and teaching techniques, as needed. 7. Contributes to competency assessment by monitoring nursing staff's knowledge and compliance, to ensure that national Patient Safety Goals are maintained, and by participating in competency validation of newly-appointed staff; maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education programs, activities, and other appropriate learning opportunities. 8.

Serves on nursing and health care setting committees, as assigned, and develops and directs continuous quality improvement programs which achieve targeted patient quality of care outcomes. 9. Instructs and provides in-service education for new products, equipment, and changes or updates to nursing departmental orientation procedures. 10. Identifies and implements nursing evidence-based methodologies and/or best practices; develops programs based on the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards. 11.

Develops teaching and learning strategies and methodologies to promote participant engagement.

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and 2. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and 3.

A Master’s Degree in Nursing, or a related nursing or education field, from an accredited college or university; and 4. Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse in specialty area(s), including: a. One (1) year providing nursing education and training in specialty area(s); or b.

Holds a valid and current certification as a Nurse Educator. Department Preferences In support of NYC Health+ Hospital's mission to deliver high-quality health services with compassion, dignity and respect to all, without exception the Nurse Educator will approach their work with integrity, bring compassion to every interaction, welcome accountability for their actions, show respect to all, and strive towards excellence every day.

The Nurse Educator is the clinical expert in evidence-based nursing practice in the areas assigned. Being a hands­ on clinical expert in home care, He or She will work under the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development roles established by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center (ANCC) to include Educator, Consultant, Researcher, Facilitator, Change Agent, and Leader. The Nurse Educator will also exemplify the eight nursing characteristics identified in the AACN Synergy Model (Clinical Judgment, Facilitation of Learning, Response to Diversity, Clinical Inquiry, Systems Thinking, Collaboration, Advocacy, and Caring Practices).

Working under the direction of the Chief Clinical Officer or Director of Nursing-Clinical Services, he/she will partner with newly hired skilled nurses for the Certified Home Health Agency and ensure that the competency-based orientation tool is completed during orientation by signing off assigned skills. Using the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practice Model, the Nurse Educator will apply the nursing process in the assessment of practice gaps, identification of learning needs, planning, implementing, and evaluation of progress and outcomes.

In addition, the Nurse Educator will ensure that all regulatory documentations are completed within the regulated time frames. Review the self-assessment of new hires and tailor competency-based orientation to meet those needs. Provide validation of competency through the use of: o Supervisory Field Visits o Pre/Post-tests o Return Demonstration o Evidence of Daily Work o Case Studies/Scenarios o Exemplars o Discussion/Reflection Groups o Presentations o Mock Events o Transfer knowledge and skills specific to all the body systems Provides direct supervision to field staff, including on-site supervisory visits.

Evaluating personnel performance through observation, record review and home visits. Track and Trend Progress of Nursing Competency and report findings to the Chief Clinical Officer or Director of Nursing-Clinical Services or Assistant Director of Nursing. Assumes the role of a Skilled Field Nurse if need arises SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND

Implementing the Competency Based Orientation Tool Disseminate the pathway to competency Provide Education and Review Competency on the Body Systems (Neurological, Pulmonary, Genito­ urinary, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, integumentary, etc.). Provide Education and Review Competency for Adult, Behavioral Health, and Maternal Child Health Nursing Ensure all learning objectives are met If objectives are unmet, completes remediation plan and report plan to DON-Nurse Educator and A.

D. N Nursing Education and Training Design: Lead the Field Preceptor(s) and all educational directives for the home care program Strong Understanding of OASIS documentation. Strong Understanding of CHHA regulatory guidelines.

Assist with the BLS Simulation Station under the direction of the Nurse Educator Conduct skills training and supervisory field visits. Helping staff set priorities and develop plans for care and services based on short- and long-term goals Participate in skilled nursing in-service, simulation exercises, and education programs. utilizing skills lab Develop strategies for increasing awareness and competencies of clinicians in training programs Provide direct supervision of Field Staff, including on-site supervisory visits.

Assisting staff in teaching the patient information and skills necessary for quality care Prepare and conduct remediation plan/ corrective action plan as necessary. Assisting staff in teaching the patient information and skills necessary for quality care Quality Improvement. Validate skilled nursing competence through the evaluation of synthesis of skills, knowledge, and performance Participate in biweekly case conferences with ADNs and Nurse Educator to discuss progress of orientee.

Create learning workshops for incumbent staff who needs refresher trainings. Maintain Active Participation on Shared Governance Councils and the System Preceptor Program Provides inter-rater reliability assessments when needed to ensure accuracy in OASIS data collection. Track, collect and maintain report of preceptor program analytics to support strategic planning, program evaluation and budgeting.

Knowledgeable in regulatory guidelines (QOH, CMS and Joint Commission) that dictate the delivery of home care services. Continuously analyzes work processes and makes suggestions for improvement Miscellaneous/Other: Assists with ongoing assessment and evaluation of clinical competency Assume the role of a field nurse to mitigate staffing challenges when needed Conducts evidence-based practice research as needed. Represent the agency at various corporate-wide and industry events, as appropriate participate with executive management in strategic planning, program evaluation and annual report preparation.

Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button Job ID #. 141312