Nurse Educator

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Job Information

Title:

Nurse Educator

Market Range:

HS19

Approved Date:

6/27/2024 9:50:17 AM

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

P2

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 2

Job Code:

100927

Job Family:

HS - Health Services

Sub Family:

NURSE - Nursing

Primary Purpose

Promotes and ensures the quality and safety of nursing services provided to clients and families. Provides educational leadership to public health nurses and paraprofessionals by setting care standards, creating competencies, audits, and education that meet and exceed quality benchmarks via the use of research and evidence-based practice therefore increasing quality of care and practice.

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Provide hands on education and training and/or organize educational opportunities for clinical staff on new and existing procedures, skills, and equipment which includes  emergency events at offsite locations.

1

30%

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Determines staff development educational needs by assessing healthcare service requirements, such as, new policy developments, new technologies, patient case studies, and quality assurance indicators and make recommendations for change.

2

20%

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Improves educational results quality by establishing educational standards and procedures (i.e. clinical competency and audits); measuring results against plans and standards; evaluating research methods; making required changes to course materials; studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.

3

20%

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Coordinate and execute clinical staff orientation, including but not limited to the administration and instruction of BLS/CPR, PALS

4

15%

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Serves and protects the healthcare community by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.

5

15%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

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Collaborate with other stakeholders (i.e. school health, outreach services, and immunization outreach coordinator) on clinical education needs.

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Other clinical duties as assigned.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

P2

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 2

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Works independently on projects/assignments that impact Work Group results.

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Work is generally supervised and involves periodic process checks.

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Responsible for making adjustments or recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of the Work Group.

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Typically communicates within or outside the Work Group to provide information requiring some explanation or interpretation to reach agreement.

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May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals or support staff.

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Requires practical knowledge of the Work Group typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

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Five (5) years of nurse experience

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Master's Degree

Nursing Education

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2 Years

Nurse education

Or

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RN - Registered Nurse

NCBON or Compact state licensure

Upon Hire

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CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

AHA

Upon Hire

And

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ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

AHA

Within 1 Year

And

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PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

AHA

Within 1 Year

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BLS Instructor

Within 120 Days

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Strong nursing process skills and the ability to document assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.

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Ability to multi-task and produce quality work, paying close attention to detail.

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Talking to others to convey information effectively and accurately.

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Monitors programs and/or activities and takes corrective action when necessary.

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Documents clients records in paper and electronic systems. Participates in periodic audit and review of client records for quality assurance.

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Contributes nursing knowledge and expertise as member of interdisciplinary teams; advocate for needed services and entitlements that promote and protect the health of a client and/or specific population.

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Ability to teach others various related tasks.

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Proficiency with computers and other office related equipment

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Demonstrates working knowledge of common disease processes and treatments.

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Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of management

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Adaptability & Flexibility

Changes behavioral style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal; adjusts style as appropriate to the needs of the situation. Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.

Problem Solving

Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base, and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Project or Program Management

Structures and directs others’ work on projects or programs.

Team Leadership

Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties; works cooperatively with others to accomplish organizational objectives. Manages staff in ways that improve their ability to succeed on the job.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand and apply routine verbal and/or written instructions

Organization

Organize actions to complete sequential and/or routine tasks

Decision Making

Make decisions that have an impact on the individual's work

Communication

Communicate and exchange routine/basic information

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X