Nurse Educator - Labor And Delivery/Mother Baby

Overview:

The Nurse Educator of Labor & Delivery/Mother Baby Unit performs the functions of an educator, facilitator, change agent, leader, consultant and researcher in area of expertise.   Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of orientation programs. Develops and implements staff development and continuing education programs. The Nurse Educator of Labor & Delivery /Mother Baby Unit will collaborate at all levels of nursing to provide professional development, act as a mentor, and provide clinical coaching. The Nurse Educator of Labor & Delivery /Mother Baby Unit will develop programs that are in compliance with hospital Policies and Procedures and that enhance clinical excellence within the unit. The Nurse Educator Labor & Delivery /Mother Baby Unit will provide orientation for new staff and support the unit staff with competency development, and evaluations.

• Collaborates and assists the nursing administrative and leadership staff in defining, implementing and maintaining the standards of nursing practice.
• Collaborates with the nursing administrative and leadership staff in identifying and documenting the learning needs of the nursing staff concerning nursing practice.
• Maintains knowledge/clinical expertise by continual review of current literature/research and products that impact nursing practice and patient care outcomes.
• Provides clinical supervision, coaching or mentoring to nursing staff based on individualized learning needs assessment.
• Engages learners, nurse managers, and other identified key players in data collection and evaluation of learner needs and outcomes.
• Plans/designs, implements staff development classes/programs and appropriate learning activities for the nursing staff.
• Facilitates program implementation plans according to set goals and time frame.
• Establishes method to evaluate learning and competency plan for clinical nursing staff.
• Analyzes and communicates the impact of content, teaching methods, and evaluation strategies with other educators and leadership counterparts.
• Demonstrates knowledge of theories used in staff development and education.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of the electronic record system, including but not limited to documentation, chart audit and training of staff.
• Designs, develops, and organizes training manuals, references, multi-media instructional aids, and other educational materials aimed to support the learning needs of the nursing staff.
• Conducts classes/training programs as necessary.
• Evaluates staff for clinical competency and conducts an education plan for clinical issues detected.
• Serves as a clinical and educational resource, role model and facilitator for staff/other departments.
• Acts in a leadership role to create change and improve quality of nursing care through a variety of ways including but not exclusively education focused.
• Plans/designs, implements staff development classes/programs and appropriate learning activities for the nursing staff.
• Plans and implements orientation programs consisting of planned classroom instruction and supervised clinical practice.
• Maintains records according to policies and procedures standards of accrediting organizations.
• Teaches classes/courses using the theories of adult education.
• Develops a positive rapport with team members by encouraging constructive relationships; respect, appreciates and supports the diversity of ideas, and demonstrates team effectiveness skills by acting for the good of the team.
• Anticipates and resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
• Responds in a timely manner to oral and written communications.
• Resolves problems through established lines of communication.
• Gives and accepts feedback among coworkers and management to enhance team relations.
• Establishes and monitors customer service improvement goals, which focus on priority aspects of patient satisfaction. Encourages staff participation in problem solving and decision-making.  Develops effective working relationships with ancillary and support services that result in improved patient care and/or departmental functioning.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the Organization.

Education:

• Master's Degree in Nursing, required.

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of Labor and Delivery experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to make effective presentations and facilitate learning.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated skills in nursing expertise, team leadership, leading educational initiatives and project management.
• Strong organization skills, self-starting initiative, and high belief in the change process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and using Audio/Visual equipment.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Current NY State RN License, required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), required.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification, required.
• Inpatient Obstetric Nursing Certification (RNC-OB), strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment requiring prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day. 
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.
BHMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.