Nurse Educator - Pysch-40 Hrs/ wk - No weekends - Steward Health Care System

The Nurse Educator acts as a role model to nurse clinicians, staff, other health care professionals and support services, and provides consultation in his/her specialty area, using the patient-centered model of care.

The Nurse Educator supports and promotes practice standards in accordance with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice and the Philosophy and Goals of the Nursing Division and the Medical Center.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Design and continuously improve and adapt curriculum depending on educational needs
• Teach courses and provide training to licensed and unlicensed nurses
• Develop lesson plans
• Incorporate evidence-based research into educational plans, patient treatment plans, and nursing practices
• Serve as a mentor to nurses, and identify growth opportunities and educational needs for practicing nurses
• Promote critical thinking among nurses, and show commitment to professional development and lifelong learning

Maintain current knowledge of trends in area of expertise

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/OTHER:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD preferred.
• Must possess current valid license as a registered nurse in the state of practice
• Nurse educator certification preferred
• 2-5 years experience working as a registered nurse in a clinical setting
• Previous experience in a teaching setting preferred
• Must possess valid basic life support (BLS) certification
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills