The Nurse Educator (NE) participates in the overall planning, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive program for competency-based staff education, including department orientation, mandatory education programs, continuing education, and quality/performance improvement activities. The NE collaborates with Nurse Leaders to implement organizational orientation, educational programming and quality improvement initiatives. The NE works jointly with the nursing staff to determine educational and resource related needs to advance nursing practice and support patient care and education.



Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:



Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving and conflict management skills required


Demonstrated ability to use evidence to develop, teach, guide, and implement practice standards and policies required


Prior teaching experience required


Demonstrated skills leadership skills such as, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change management.


Proficiency in Microsoft applications and other computer skills required



Education and Experience:



Bachelor's degree in Nursing required, current MA Nursing license required.


Master's degree in Nursing, Education or related field required or active matriculation in Master's program


Minimum of 3- 5 years of current clinical experience in nursing required


Training, and Certifications:


CPR Training required


Completion of CPR Instructor Training required


Association of Nursing Professional Development Certification (ANPD) preferred



EEO Statement

Martha's Vineyard Hospital and Windemere Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.