Job Description

Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is in search of an Educator to join our team! As a member of the Nursing Leadership team, and under the direction of the manager of nursing education, assumes lead role in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of employee education and training. Acts as a clinical resource, teacher and facilitator for staff nurses, LNA’s and PCA’s regarding patient care and clinical practice. Collaborates with nurse leaders and clinical staff to advance nursing competency and help ensure quality bedside care. Collaborates with nursing leaders to develop and implement nursing care audits, QI, training programs and special projects. Serves as a role model, promoting evidence-based practice.

This position is Full-Time (PT options available).

Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

Compensation: $34-38/hour.

The posted salary range reflects compensation for candidates with limited experience. An offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market data. An offer of employment may be outside of the posted range based on those factors.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a professional resource and mentor.
  • Responds to Just in time requests for education at the bedside.
  • Provides advice and guidance necessary to resolve complex patient care problems.
  • Encourages and provides professional development and support for specialty certifications.
  • Promotes critical thinking and problem solving skills for the staff
  • Uses the Nursing Process as a foundation for all education and training
• Provides orientation programs for all nursing programs.
  • Nursing Orientation- RN,LNA, LPN
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Sitter
  • Nursing Assistant Training Program
• Nursing Leader who serves as a participant, contributor and leader for nursing practice work groups, projects and committees.
• Utilizes adult learning theory and concepts, and demonstrates outcome-based education.
• Maintains flexibility with regard to hours in order to provide support to all clinical staff.
• Works closely with IT and Informatics team to support ongoing education.
• Works closely with Infection Prevention to support ongoing education relating to Personal Protective Equipment and IP Practices.
• Presents in-services, classes, and learning labs to clinical employees, including providers.
• Incorporates quality concepts into nursing practice.
• Researches and develops standards of practice for patient population as appropriate.
• Acts as resource to clinical staff on the use of new equipment and participates in decisions related to equipment purchases.
• Act as a facilitator for difficult or complex nursing procedures.
• Educates nurses to documentation that is legal and follows Copley policy utilizing nursing informatics skills.
• Maintains and enhances clinical skills including knowledge of critical care concepts.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Desired

Experience Requirements:

• Clinical nursing experience in Acute Care Hospital setting.
• Medical Surgical, Progressive Care, Emergency, or Peri-Operative experiences

License Requirements:

• Current Vermont nursing licensure in good standing with no restrictions
• BLS, ACLS, PALS