JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Development Educator functions under the direction and guidance of the Director of Staff Development. The incumbent serves as a consultant, charge agent, and facilitator in assessing learning needs and in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities for hospital staff. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the needs of residents of all ages in a long term care setting.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Participates in the formulation of the philosophy and objectives for the Staff Development Department.

Collaborates with managers and staff to assess learning needs.

Plans and implements educational activities to meet identified learning needs, utilizing adult learning principles and strategies.

Plans and implements orientation for all newly hired Nursing personnel.

Develops and utilizes appropriate evaluation systems to determine effectiveness of educational activities.

Ensures proper documentation which reflects educational activities.

Promotes and demonstrates collaborative relationships among health care professionals.

Participates in committees, task forces, meetings, and activities to assist in the development of staff, ultimately resulting in the improvement of patient/resident care.

Participates in activities that promote professional development through education and other activities that enhance the practice of nursing education.

Functions as a liaison with area schools of nursing (RN, LPN, CNA).

DESCRIPTION:

• Ensures the care and proper use of hand and power tools and building materials intended for the repair of valuable plant equipment including piping, controls and the operation of institutional electrical systems.
• Performs the installation and maintenance of all electrical wiring, devices, and components common to building operations.
• Operates, installs, repairs, and maintains electrical equipment such as emergency generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit protection, motors, lighting, conduit systems, and other current carrying equipment.
• Utilizes blueprints and specifications. Locates and diagnoses electrical troubles.
• Estimates loads, requirements and materials for repairs and installations.
• Performs general building maintenance, repairs, moves, or other work related to building operations, as determined by the manager.

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or GED required .
• Master Electrician’s license required.
• 3-5 years related work experience required.
• Graduate of a High school or technical school, and apprenticeship.
• Three to five years experience in industrial or institutional maintenance, or institutional construction.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical equipment associated with healthcare facilities, blueprint reading, and electrical materials estimating.
• Valid, unencumbered driver’s license required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• May require occasional weekends.

• 12-hour shifts (7AM-7PM or 7PM-7AM)
• Minimum 1-year nursing experience required.
• Must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Sign-on bonuses!! (for RN’s & LPN’s)