An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Team in the Nursing Education Department awaits YOU!!!!
Trinity Health is one of the nation's top healthcare service providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 5 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, serving communities in 21 states with 86 hospitals, 128 continuing care facilities and home health and hospice programs.
Trinity Health Livonia Hospital is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, we continue to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. TH Livonia has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance and efficiency.
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Educator cultivates an environment of lifelong learning by supporting the development of effective quality, innovative, creative, and fun continuing education activities, implementing evidence-based practice innovations, and continuously evaluating further learning needs and/or practice changes. Supports a shared leadership philosophy and the professional practice model for patient care services.
PERFORMANCE DUTIES
Functions as a role model in a clinical specialty and acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing professional and development practiceExcellent project management skills, able to take projects through to completion.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with the ability to foster strong, positive, collaborative and cooperative relationships with other physicians, nurses, healthcare team members and leadership team membersCollects data and information related to educational needs and other pertinent situationsAnalyzes issues, trends, and supporting data to determine the educational needs of individuals, organizations and communitiesIdentifies the target audience, general purpose and educational objectives, and desired outcomes for each learning activity.Establishes plans that describe the strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomesEnsures that planned educational activities are implemented. Conducts a comprehensive evaluation of each educational activityCoordinates educational initiatives and activitiesEmploys strategies and techniques to promote positive learning and practice environmentsEvaluates progress toward attainment of outcomesSystematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing professional practiceDesigns, develops and evaluates programs for new nurse orientation and for the ongoing professional education/development of experienced professional nurses and support staffAssists in the implementation/in-service of new products and equipmentParticipates in ongoing quality monitoring, policy review, and process improvement activities related to nursing, professional practice and developmentEstablishes collegial partnerships contributing to professional development of peers, students, colleagues and othersServes as a resource to managers and staff for educational and instructional needs. Is able to flex work hours according to needs of the organization.Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in regard to professional development activities and expected outcomesContributes to the positive image of nursing and enhance the culture of the organization by modeling professional behavior both in the organization and the communityExhibits caring principles as outlined in the professional practice Model of CarePresent unfamiliar detailed information to others in a readily comprehensible way. Works with little direction while being sensitive to issues requiring physician, nursing and/or committee involvement.Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals and regulatory resources. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and policies and proceduresAbility to make timely and effective decisions and takes initiative when there is ambiguityPerforms other duties as assignedJOB QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education
Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program. BSN requiredMaster’s preferredB. Licensure/Credentials
Registered Nurse in State of MichiganCertification in clinical specialty or educational area completed or active plans to pursueC. Training and Experience
Previous proven experience and expertise in clinical areas relevant to units/patient populationServes as an expert clinical resource to staff in population-specific areas for ensuring quality of care and patient/family satisfactionSpecialized training in education of staff and competency validationTwo (2) years clinical nursing experience in identified or related specialtyUnderstanding the use of standard desktop and windows based computer system, including a basic understanding of email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the jobBENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY
Competitive compensationFull benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability starts DAY ONENurse Residency Program for all new nurses! Click here for more detailsRetirement savings plan with employer match and contributionsOpportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity HealthTuition ReimbursementDailyPay – Choose to get paid every day! Learn more by visiting www.dailypay.com Free parking in proximity to your workplace.
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ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH LIVONIA HOSPITAL
We are a member of Trinity Health, a leading Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health operates in 22 states, employs about 133,000 colleagues and returns almost $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.