Salary Range: $52.04 - $71.76

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

Works under the general supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer. Plans, implements, and evaluates clinical training programs. Coordinates training requirements and assists with local nursing training programs’ faculty and staff. Builds relationships with nursing students rotating through all departments. Monitors nursing students’ training progress during clinical rotations. Coordinates with LVMC’s Outpatient Managers on required training, drills and education. Develops, prepares, delivers, and evaluates class curricula. Participates in the development of marketing activities for education programs as needed. Maintains current knowledge of developing issues/trends in health education. Works well under stress or tight deadlines. Works well with supervisors, co-workers, patients/residents, family members, and visitors. Manages LVMC’s Education Training Program (ETP). Works with third party agency to assure LVMC receives maximum amount of funds available.

District Responsibility:

Supports the District Mission, Vision and Values Demonstrates Respect, Professionalism, and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers, and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”. Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others. Participates in Performance Improvement Activities Responsible for own Professional Development/Growth

Position Duties/Responsibility:

Plans, develops, and designs health education and training programs, including preparation, implementation, and follow-up evaluation. Evaluates programs; performs research on relevant topics and develops and/or revises curriculum modules and/or presentation materials as appropriate. Presents appropriate lectures and training to groups and/or individuals. Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials. May lead, guide and train staff/student employees performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation. Maintains current knowledge base on specific health issues, particularly in area of expertise. Successfully completes all annual Position competencies. Other Duties Assigned by CNO.

Essential Functions:

The ability to maintain State of California nursing license. The ability to stand for prolong periods of time. The ability to keyboard and do multiple computer programs including Word, Outlook, and Power Point. The ability to be flexible and learn new programs if necessary. The ability to communicate to multiple students with different cultural backgrounds. The ability to mentor students on various shifts and days of the week to include weekends. The ability to be supervised. The ability to work as a Team. The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents, and visitors. Assesses clinical performance in relation to established performance standards; collaborates with nursing leadership in identifying learning needs of staff; assesses the learning needs of orientees and trainees in relation to their position performance standards. Provides a competency-based orientation program for all categories of Nursing Service personnel. Conducts well planned, organized, relevant and clinically oriented programs in response to needs. Coordinates continuing education workshops. Assist in the preparation of manuals, guides, and other materials contributing to improving clinical performance, updating staff instruction and the maintenance of patient care standards. Collaborates with Nurse Residency Program Educator.

Position Qualifications:

Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing Education required. Experience:        Minimum: Five (5) years of experience as a licensed nurse in providing direct nursing care.  Preferred: One year of experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in the field of nursing. Cert/License: RN license in the State of California and BLS required on hire, ACLS and PALS required from the American Heart Association (may be obtained within first 4 months). Skills/Ability: Ability to develop, write and deliver presentations Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes, and available resources Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions Knowledge of health education programs, policies, and trends Ability to plan and evaluate programs Ability to design, prepare, delivers, and modify course curricula and associated educational aids.                             Ability to conduct literature searches Knowledge of health education theory and practice Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications Will consider contracted service based on experience LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.