· Conducts needs assessments using a variety of strategic tools.
· Assists learners in the assessment of needs and identification of outcomes Incorporates principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs
· Coordinates orientation of new staff to the organization
· Develops/coordinates education plans related to initial and on-going competency validation
· Develops/coordinates core education to address patient population specific nursing care
· Develops/coordinates core education for the development of bedside nurses.
· Plans, prepare and maintain materials for use in educational programs for accuracy and relevance to the staff nurses.
· Identifies and evaluates instructional materials in all types of media and formats
· Adjusts content and teaching strategies appropriate learner needs
· Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of their career development
· Delivers competence-based programs for nursing staff with a focus upon improvement of skills and retention of knowledge
· Develops evidence-based educational materials
· Supports staff development with educational activities
· Evaluates the effectiveness of educational programming
· Prepares short and long-term planning and programs to address identified needs
· Teaches content as needed and/or assigned within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation, staff development and/or safe practice
Consultant:
· Serves as an educational consultant to facilities, task forces, committees, and projects relating to policy, procedure and program development
· Responses to regulatory mandates for research and management of sentinel events
· Responds to identified needs of hospital to promote quality patient care and safety
· Collaborates with management to recommend educational strategies for the implementation clinical standards
· Consults with staff regarding individual learning needs
Researcher:
· Supports the integration of research into practice
· Provides information to document effectiveness of role as a staff development educator
· Incorporates current educational evidence into individual practice as a staff development expert Contributes to nursing research
· Interprets, communicates, and incorporates research findings into program planning
Facilitator:
· Facilitates the adult learning process, creating a climate which supports learning across the health system
· Identifies and recruits internal and external resources (Nurses) for educational activities