Health education Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Grace Parma - Parma, OH

Position Type

Per Diem

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Job Shift

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Acute Long-Term Care Hospital

This position is focused on Nursing Education. Ideal candidate will have a BSN with critical care experience and teaching experience preferred. This position is PRN.

An exciting opportunity in a professional hospital setting assisting patients transition to inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and home care. Grace Hospital is a not-for-profit registered Acute Long-Term Care Hospital, the first of its kind to be established in Cuyahoga County. We are Medicare and Medicaid certified and fully accredited by the Joint Commission. Grace Hospital utilizes an interdisciplinary care team model to produce optimal clinical outcomes. We seek care-givers who are compassionate, competent, and results-oriented to join our team.

Educates the clinical staff on the care of the medically complex LTACH patient and quality improvement through a variety of programs and inservices and through one-on-one interaction on the clinical units.

Education : Minimum of BSN degree

Experience : Critical care and teaching experience preferred. Relevant experience in the care of Med / Surgical patients required.

Other : Currently licensed as a professional nurse in the State of Ohio; BLS / ACLS certification; ability to communicate effectively with staff, peers, and management / administration; effective interpersonal skills. BLS Instructor a plus.

Qualifications

Job Specific Duties

1. Provides teaching and skill development through one-on-one interaction with staff during the delivery of patient care and serves as a clinical / performance role model.

2. Plans and conducts in-services, orientation, and educational programs for clinical personnel in order to meet competency assessment requirements in conformance with departmental objectives, Joint Commission, and other accreditation standards.

3. Schedules time to afford reasonable interaction with staff on all shifts.

4. Includes principles of adult learning, change theory, and quality management in teaching plans.

5. Plans and prepares curriculum content and course outlines in conformance with program objectives and modifies and updates existing educational programs and recommends modifications as appropriate.

6. Coordinates educational programs for assigned services and serves as internal consultant for specialized clinical instruction.

7. Assesses educational needs of learners and collaborates with the Nurse Supervisors and nursing leadership to develop plans to meet recognized needs; evaluates effectiveness of instruction and makes recommendations for program / content revision.

8. Develops or assists in the development of patient education programs, presentations, and materials.

9. Works in collaboration with administration and department managers to plan seminars, workshops, educational programs and related activities.

10. Keeps abreast of new developments in training techniques, methods, and programs for possible application by Education Department. Attends workshops and seminars in order to update knowledge and skill related to critical care and the LTACH patient. Selects and organizes appropriate teaching aides, including films, slides, charts, supplies, and equipment.