The Nurse Educator is responsible for the planning, design and implementation of education programs/services and professional development of nurses in their assigned nursing specialty. Works closely with nursing directors and/or department managers on the educational needs assessment and orientation programs for staff, in the assigned specialty. Ensures that competencies and skills are current and relevant for the nursing staff. Functions as a resource for educational issues throughout the hospital.Southern California Hospital at Hollywood is a 100-bed acute care facility and 24/7 urgent care with a mission and vision to provide compassionate healthcare accessible to everyone. Southern California Hospital at Hollywood provides comprehensive, high-quality medical care. As an acute care facility, we have physicians and specialists on staff for the following: cardiology, pulmonology, internal medicine, psychiatry, orthopedics, hematology, endocrinology, podiatry, cardiothoracic vascular surgery, urology, plastic surgery, and more.EDUCATIONAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Conducts annual staff needs educational needs assessments and works with other health care professionals to ensure quality programs. Participates in staff competency assessments and validation, skill fairs and community events. Collaborates to ensure consistency and continuity of education programs.|ORIENTATION AND COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT: Oversees the orientation of new hires into the hospital and provides oversight over new grad program. Provides ongoing assessment of staff learning needs and ensures that competencies and skills are current and relevant.|PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PRACTICE: Facilitates training and learning activities through development of education programs and materials. Delivers educational programs through formal and informal means, makes effective and efficient use of time and resources, manages learning environment, and assists learner to identify learning needs. Gives direction and feedback to participants as needed.|COMMUNICATION: Operates as a positive influence, identifying, influencing, and facilitating changes in policies, procedures and legislation, by promoting staff competence and understanding of issues.|DATA COLLECTION AND DOCUMENTATION: Participates in the collection of quality improvement data, research, research utilization projects, and group research projects relating to clinical needs. Ensures all Educational Training Program (ETP) documentation is accurate, complete and submitted. Ensures activities are compliant with all legal and certification requirements and hospital-wide standards of care.• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment
• 3 years of clinical experience• Instructor status for BLS and ACLS.
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or certification in specialty area
• MSN preferred • Bachelor of Science in NursingMaster of Science in Nursing• AHA Basic Life Support
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or certification in specialty areaActive, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse