Nursing Services Educator

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Sr. Manager, Nursing Services Educator (NSE) and team members to deliver educational programs that integrate nursing scientific and theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles, and clinical nursing expertise.

Assist with systematic needs assessments and training throughout the system related to clinical practice to ensure standardized nursing competence and provision of patient care.

Assess new nursing and staff members’ clinical skill competence andconfidence.

Focus on quality of patient-centered care and safety goals in all education and trainingprojects.

Develop, implement, and communicate education and training programs for nurses andstaff.

Assist in designing and implementing evaluation instruments including assignments and tests to determine effectiveness of training programs.

Consult with nursing leadership to identify external trainers and consultants needed for training.Assist with recommendations regarding training resources, equipment and related communication needed to conduct it.

Coordinate academic practice partnerships student experienceprogram.

• Work collaboratively with academic partners asassigned.
• Manage clinical site requests andschedule.
• Assist in student nurse recruitmentefforts.

Complete special projects asrequested.

Perform other duties asassigned.

Assist in promoting a team atmosphere by treating individuals with respect and honesty and by using direct communication and active listening skills.

• Be open to change and actively supportchange.
• Be open to others’ ideas and points ofview.

Promote department goals as well as the mission of Rogers BehavioralHealth.

• Communicate goals to fellow staffmembers.
• Demonstrate measurable goalachievement.
• Maintain department policies andprocedures.

​Participate in in-services, seminars, and other meetings as assigned to increase involvement and awareness of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency compliance regulations as they relate to clinical nursing education operations.Participate in committees, Rogers Operating System (ROS) team meetings, and team projects, asdirected.

• Demonstrate punctuality andpreparedness.
• Demonstrateeffectivecommunicationskills.
• Demonstrategoodorganizationalskills.
• Contribute in a positive, solution-focusedmanner.
• Attend department meetings as needed, actively participate in discussions, recognize and contribute to activities leading to improvement.

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements:

• Master of Science Degree in nursing, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on psychiatric mental health clinical preferred.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing, with minimum of two (2) years’ experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing or ten (10) years’ experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in lieu of bachelor’s nursing degree required.
• Two (2) years’ clinical education/teaching or leadership experience in a behavioral health setting strongly preferred.
• Registered Nurse licensed by Wisconsin State Board of Nursing. License must be in good standing with the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescue is required within thirty (30) days of date-of-hire. Bi-annual recertification is required.
• Formal training in the management of aggressive patients is required within sixty (60) days of date-of-hire. Annual recertification is required.
• Computer proficiencyrequired.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family 
• 401(k) retirement plan 
• Employee share program 
• Life/disability insurance 
• Flex spending accounts  
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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