Job Summary:
This position is responsible for providing education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff, and facilitates evidenced-based research, with a focus on Behavioral Health. Collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Performs direct specialty nursing services to patients as required, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized care for patients in the Behavioral Health setting.
- Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.
- Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula.
- Acts as a key resource in the orientation and the continuing education of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested.
- Initiates skills development programs within the parameters of established care models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
- Provides direct specialized nursing services to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocols and assisting in the performance of all related nursing duties.
- Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a resource to ensure quality patient care.
- Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Collaborates with leadership and members of the education team to develop and implement educational trainings/classes utilizing evidence-based information, including Crisis Prevention Training.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of protocol, procedures, and standards within area of nursing expertise.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification American Heart Association required.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification American Heart Association preferred.
- Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to staff in area of specialty.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Ability to assess educational needs and design and develop responsible curricula.
- Working knowledge of the use of established care models in the development of education programs.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continued professional development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
- Ability to work effectively with others and ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care programs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience in education program design and evaluation.
- Knowledge and experience in adult education principles. Hospital experience preferred.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in technology.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Master of Science in Nursing or Nursing Education and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant nursing experience in a Behavioral Health setting required.
- Three (3) years of experience with orientation and education of nursing staff in a clinical setting preferred.
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