Nurse Educator (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: New Britain
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: 16 hours of education and 24 hours of NICU staff nursing including every 3rd weekend and holiday
Work where every moment matters.
Every day over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
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Join us and receive our Competitive Benefit Package Including:
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The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Nurse Educator/RN (NICU) who will work closely to identify educational needs/opportunities within the department. This individual will possess a strong knowledge base in teaching and learning theories; curriculum design; methods for validation of learning and innovative options. Collaboration between clinical department leaders and education department, the Nurse Educator uses innovative technologies and strategies to strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving abilities of the learner. Creates an environment that promotes professional practice. The Educator coordinates, facilitates and provides a comprehensive orientation program for all new members of nursing services. Plans and/or conducts in services and mandatory education programs for hospital clinical staff as required by regulatory agencies. Promotes a culture that supports life-long learning and professional development for clinical staff.
Role Details - Will work 16hrs as an Educator and 24hrs as RN (NICU) including every 3rd weekend and holidayQualifications Bachelor's degree in nursing required. MSN preferred in Education or working on MSN degree. -NICU experience required. - One degree must be in nursing. Three to five years of progressively responsible nursing experience. Candidates must show demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services. You must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

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