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Nurse Practice Educator, Full Time - Kimberly North

Genesis HealthCare Type Full time Posted 1/24/2013
Salary - n/a - Starts 5/25/2013
CT - Connecticut (All) - Windsor Referral - n/a -    
Area of Interest : Nursing - RN
Position Type : Full Time - Permanent

Relocation Approved :
Recruiter : Verteramo, Beth
Job Description : ** KIMBERLY HALL NORTH ** FULL TIME EXPERIENCED NURSE PRACTICE EDUCATION FOR LONG TERM CARE FACILITY AT KIMBERLY HALL NORTH POSITION SUMMARY: The Nursing Practice Educator acts as the lead for the co-ordination and management of all educational activities in the Center. Additionally, the primary focus of the Nursing Practice Educator is to assist and support the translation of the Genesis nursing philosophy into practice by leading the planning, implementation and evaluation of education to enhance the knowledge and skills of caregivers. He or she will provide expertise in clinical nursing skills and knowledge application. The Nursing Practice Educator acts as a clinical expert for nursing staff and provides education and mentoring in the development of clinical skills and capabilities. He or she will facilitate the enhancement of nursing skills needed for care delivery involving common gerontological conditions and disease management issues. The Nursing Practice Educator assesses the clinical education needs of the staff and plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs to meet those needs. NPER

Qualifications : RN - HIGHLY ORGANIZED INDIVUDUAL WITH LONG TERM CARE EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO APPLY SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current RN licensure by the State Board of Nursing. 2. A minimum of 3 years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required. One or two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year as an educator is preferred. 3. Excellence in clinical nursing skills is required. Experience in Gerontology preferred. 4. Experience in a clinical specialist role beneficial. 5. Training and/or experience in teaching adult learners preferred.

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