The Facility Educator will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Understands and applies OBRA Regulations.
Understands and applies principles of adult learning.
Works in collaboration with all facility department directors in the orientation and education of staff to ensure all mandatory and regulatory education requirements are met within the facility.
Conducts competencies in areas of nursing practice with attention to management of the medically complex patient, i.e. cardiac, heart failure, stroke, respiratory care needs (such as trach, vent, i.e.).
Regularly conducts education needs assessment for facilities to assist in identifying areas for improvement
Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the in-service educational programs as required or directed for compliance with Federal, OSHA, State and JACHO Regulations and corporate policy.
Ensure Integrity of educational programs offered within the facility by:
Preparation, scheduling and selection of instructional material, equipment and training aids, to ensure that a state of art, meaningful in-service program is provided utilizing the corporate approved forms and documentation.
Schedules and communicates in-service training programs according to the needs of facility.
Ensures that required serviceable equipment and knowledgeable operators are available to present special in-service material as directed.
Conducts regular scheduled meetings and education to all staff within the facility
Ensure that in-service training classrooms or areas are properly prepared before training classes begin.
Recommend to the administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department.
Assess the learning needs of the staff through direct observation, formal learning assessment and indirectly through review of quality improvement and or program evaluation.
Work with the Corporate Education & Development department as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
Facilitates training related to electronic software programs, required certifications i.e. Intravenous and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Maintains attendance and documentation of in-services in accordance with regulatory guidelines and corporate policies.
Assist licensed/certified nursing personnel (i.e., RNs, LPNs, C.N.A.s, CMAs) in obtaining in-service training to keep their license/certification current in accordance with state law and corporate policy.
Obtain certification as a CPR instructor for the American Heart Association and provide CPR certification for designated employees.
Coordinate Employee Health Program and maintain employee records in accordance with regulations.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
1+years nursing supervision in the long term care setting.
Educator in nursing practices
Active licensed Registered Nurse in assigned state(s) of employment
Certified Instructor for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Certification in Gerontology or Education by American Nurses Credentialing Center- desirable
Holds membership in professional education and nursing associations - desirable
Numbers & Facts
Location
Paramus, NJ
Salary
$75,000–$120,000 Per Year
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Adult Learningunmatched
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)unmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Congestive Heart Failureunmatched
Corporate Planningunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Educational Administrationunmatched
Educational Evaluationunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Long-Term Careunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Nursing Managementunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Program Evaluationunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Respiratory Therapyunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Training/Teaching Materialsunmatched
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