Job Requirements
General Summary:
Plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs for specified area(s); in collaboration with Nurse Manager and utilizing information from strategic priorities, assesses. Utilizes the Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development to develop educational offerings. Serves as a resource and coordinator of education for assigned area(s) of responsibility. Creates a supportive environment to promote a strong learning culture.
Educator
Essential Functions for the Job:
Minimum Education, Experience, and License/Certifications Required:
All of your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
Compensation
General Summary:
Plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs for specified area(s); in collaboration with Nurse Manager and utilizing information from strategic priorities, assesses. Utilizes the Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development to develop educational offerings. Serves as a resource and coordinator of education for assigned area(s) of responsibility. Creates a supportive environment to promote a strong learning culture.
Educator
Essential Functions for the Job:
- Responsible for meeting the learning needs of staff within assigned areas, including emergent, short-term, intermittent, and long-range, based on changes within the organization.
- In collaboration with manager(s), assesses learning needs of staff within units/departments assigned and makes recommendations for educational programs, utilizing a variety of teaching strategies and audiovisuals.
- Designs and revises educational activities to facilitate behavior change.
- Integrates cultural competence into learning activities.Facilitates the application of appropriate theories of nursing and other sciences, including the dissemination of current information and theories necessary to improve quality patient care.
- Works in collaboration with the Professional Nursing Practice Department to complete and submit the ANA continuing education contact hour packet for educational programs offered at Shore Health System.
- Works in conjunction with unit preceptors and unit manager to develop a competency-based orientation individualized to new hires assigned to unit(s)/department(s).
- Maintains a flexible schedule to meet learning needs of staff on all shifts.
- Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of educational endeavors.
- Provides assistance to learners in identification of learning needs, including cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
- Facilitates the adult learning process, creating a climate conducive to learning and a good relationship with learners, promoting a strong learning culture.
- Monitors safety practices and recognizes trends in conjunction with manager to promote patient safety.
- Serves as a coach or mentor for less experienced staff/colleagues.
- Facilitates initiation, adoption, and adjustment to change initiatives.
- Works with leadership team to keep staff updated on changes in regulatory requirements.
- Serves on key committees to identify educational needs of nursing staff. Chairs unit-based Education Council and is standing member on Education Council.
- Networks within and outside of the Department of Nursing, collaborating within and across interdisciplinary teams.
- Coaches and provides feedback to improve staff performance.
- Applies clinical process and education of patients and families, including assessing needs of patient, formulating an educational plan, implementing plan, and revisions as needed.
- Proficiently utilizes a variety of educational approaches, including but not limited to: one-on-one instruction, group classes, train-the –trainer, and audio visual presentations.
- Educate staff to be unit trainers for new equipment, policies, and procedures, and provide framework for training/education.
- Enlists staff experts to help deliver education.
- Serves as a resource to other departments as necessary, as the clinical expert.
- Demonstrates the ability to problem-solve and provide feedback to individuals.
- Facilitates evidence-based practice and utilization of nursing research to improve and advance nursing practice. Promotes a culture of inquiry.
- Educates nurses on the research process and its impact on healthcare.
- Incorporates research and EBP findings into educational activities.
- Supports Organization and Nursing Strategic Plan. Encourages and supports staff to advance professionally through membership in professional organizations, national certifications, etc. and to continue with life-long learning through educational programs, degree programs, etc.
- Maintains required documentation and record-keeping system.
- Evaluates overall educational program effectiveness.
- Provides input into the annual budget.
- Develops educational and professional practice goals and objectives annually and reports on progress.
- Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE Commitments.
- Responds to the following Shore Health System codes: Code Red (in the immediate area), Code Pink (when called), Code D (when called), Code Green (if instructed), and Code Blue (if instructed).
- Responsible for honest behavior in all matters.
- To the best of the employee’s knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
- Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, and License/Certifications Required:
- Meets licensing requirements to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland.
- Minimum of 5 years clinical nursing experience with 2 years of experience in specialization
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Master of Science in Nursing preferred
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Certification required
- Meets all applicable federal, state, and local professional requirements.
All of your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
Compensation
- Exempt; Rotating Shifts
- Pay Range: $42.64-$64.00/hr. (Based on Experience)
- Other Compensation (if applicable): NA
- Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
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