Job Summary:

Under the direction of the department manager, the Health Educator, Staff Development is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating an organized program for staff education directed toward the achievement of professional excellence. The Health Educator, Staff Development will serve as the primary contact person for nursing, professional, and support services staff education and will create professional education resources and instructional leadership for outreach programs directed to health care professionals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership for the assessment of learning/resource needs and the subsequent establishment of directional goals for hospital staff development that are compatible with service teaching and research objectives.
• Collaborates with department managers and resource staff using indicators such as new policy development, new technology, patient case study, and quality assurance monitors to prioritize staff development needs.
• Establishes and maintains a resource pool of health professionals, current health care information, and media and material resources to assist and support staff education and professional outreach.
• Monitors staff education and professional outreach program offerings. Recommends direction and program focus.
• Functions as a liaison with community health professionals to promote professional/education programs and services.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interpret medical data essential.
• Ability to function independently, attend to detail, work under pressure, and prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong public relations abilities; professional appearance, attitude, and motivation essential.

Education and Experience:

• Registered nurse required with master's degree in nursing, health education, or health preferred.
• Two years of professional experience in staff development.
• Recent nursing experience with clinical focus preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.