NYC Health+ Hospitals

About NYC Health + Hospitals. Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine.. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception.. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of the Nurse Educator, Level I; must be assigned to a highly specialized area (e.g., critical care, emergency services, perioperative care, behavioral health) or to a group of specialty areas.

nurse educator

About NYC Health + Hospitals
Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.
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
8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M
SHIFT II (8:00AM-4:00PM)
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. Acts as a resource to the Department of Behavioral Health Nursing.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and concepts of Behavioral Health/ Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing through direct and indirect activities.
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.
Promotes open communication among Behavioral Health Nursing staff through intra and inter-shift staff meetings. Facilitates other avenues for inter-shift communication and networking with other departmental units.
Participates in planning and conducting nursing staff development programs. Assists in planning and conducting orientation; evaluating orientees and serving as a Behavioral Health clinical nurse resource for the staff development within and outside the department.
Monitors and reviews patient’s restraints, and observation records (i.e. Routine, Close, and Constant) for accuracy and deviation. Escalates to ADN as appropriate.
Conducts and maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu that is in concordance with patient rights and community mental health laws. Initiates incident reports in accordance to establish policy and procedure.
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.
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.
Conducts program evaluations that measure learning impact and outcomes against strategic goals and objectives of the health care setting to enhance the effectiveness of clinical care and employee performance.
Assesses learners’ progress, and interprets appropriate information necessary to revise and/or adjust orientation, competencies, lesson plans, educational activities, and teaching techniques, as needed.
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.
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.
Instructs and provides in-service education for new products, equipment, and changes or updates to nursing departmental orientation procedures.
Identifies and implements nursing evidence-based methodologies and/or best practices; develops programs based on the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards.
Develops teaching and learning strategies and methodologies to promote participant engagement.
Minimum Qualifications
. 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
For Assignment to Nurse Educator Level II
1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of Nurse Educator Level I, must be assigned to a highly specialized area (e.g., critical care, emergency services, perioperative care) or to a group of specialty areas.
A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
Holds a valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); and
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
Microsoft Office preferred
EPIC (EMR)Strongly desired
A Master’s Degree in Nursing, or a related nursing or education field, from an accredited college or university;
ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Certification preferred.
Educational theories, testing, and evaluation methods.
In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of the Nurse Educator, Level I; must be assigned to a highly specialized area (e.g., critical care, emergency services, perioperative care, behavioral health) or to a group of specialty areas.
Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse in the specialty area(s), including:
One (1) year providing nursing education and training in the specialty area(s); or
Holds a valid and current certification as a Nurse Educator
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
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
Multiple employee discounts programs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $151,006.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
403(b)
Commuter assistance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Work Location: In person

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