Key responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing unit orientation and development programs.
• Act as mentor and clinical resource at unit level.
• Conduct formal and informal teaching sessions.
• Develop and implement competency-based assessment programs.
• Maintain computerized database for staff competency and education attendance.
• Provide educational resource services to assigned and additional units.
• Support hospital policies and serve as a professional role model.
• Maintain clinical and professional competency based on current standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of infection control, pain management, and wound care.
• Ensure safe handling and documentation of narcotics/controlled drugs.
• Promote teamwork and resolve interdepartmental differences.
• Impart critical thinking knowledge to new employees and colleagues.
• Participate in hospital-wide committees, taskforces, and projects.
• Demonstrate time management and organizational skills.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend nurse management and education meetings.
• Meet annual education requirements and assist in planning departmental competencies.
• Conduct learning needs assessments.
• Select effective teaching strategies for behavioral change.
• Coach and provide feedback to improve staff performance.
• Provide technical assistance in equipment use.
• Foster a culturally sensitive care setting.