ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Assess educational needs and develop/coordinate necessary education programs.

· Coordinate orientation programs for new clinical staff.

· Act a general resource for nursing staff.

· Work with hospital leadership and staff to assess current educational needs and develops a plan to satisfy those needs.

· Collaborate with medical practitioners and CNO/DON to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for patients.

· Provide educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocol.

· Assist patient and caregivers with education needs, problem solution and health management across the continuum of care.

· Implement and deliver educational curricula as required by regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, CARF, CMS and State agencies.

· Initiate clinical skills development programs for direct care staff.

· Educate direct patient care staff in the use of equipment, supplies, and coordinates in-service training for appropriate staff.

· Provide specialized nursing protocols for direct care staff.

· Develop training and implementation as needed.

· May serve in the role of infection preventionist for the facility with training.

· May provide direct care as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.