Director System Nursing Education

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Covid-19 update: To keep you and our team members--safe, we're making changes to our--hiring process. Learn more WellStar Shared Services Location Georgia-Atlanta Category Leadership Job Id 53505 Job Type Full-Time Days Immerse yourself in a nationally-ranked health system known for high-quality care, an inclusive culture, and stellar team members. At Wellstar, we value the personalized care you provide to patients - during the biggest moments of their lives. No matter your role, we'll help you continue to learn, grow and share your knowledge with others. Here, you'll not only feel valued but you'll also have a voice in shaping tomorrow's healthcare, along with opportunity to thrive in an environment of innovation and compassion. Responsibilities The Director for Education works in partnership with the Executive Director Professional Practice and AVP Nursing Operations and Practice in collaboration with nursing leadership across the Wellstar Healthcare System to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate and revise educational programing for all levels of nursing personnel. The Director is responsible for day to day support and leadership for the team of facility-based educators across the Wellstar system. The Director acts as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff at Wellstar Healthcare System. The Director provides leadership and management and hold accountable educators on their delivery of care and services through effective communication, observation, and measurement of specific education practices and associated outcomes. The Director holds accountable the educators on core competencies of education, role development, collaborative partnerships, research/evidence-based practice, quality improvement, on-boarding, orientation, and competency management. Responsibilities include clinical, financial, human, and material resource deployment and associated outcomes and goals.
The Director implements a comprehensive education program specific for the Wellstar nursing in collaboration with the Professional Practice Leaders and Chief Nursing Officers allowing for nurses at all levels opportunities to grow professionally. The Director serves as a resource throughout the system supporting facility specific needs to advance and improve the practice environment supporting nursing excellence and coordinate learning needs assessments. This position supports the Wellstar Professional Nursing Practice Model and principles for nursing excellence. The Director collaborates with key stakeholders in attaining Wellstar's mission, vision, values, philosophy and strategic targets and goals. This individual supports the quality and safety initiatives within the nursing division.
This position reports to the Executive Director Professional Practice of Wellstar and is a key role in delivering on our commitment to deliver world-class healthcare. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. #LI-189745536_SL1 Qualifications Required Minimum Education: Must hold a Master's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education or a Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from accredited nursing school with a Master's Degree in related field. Doctorate Degree in Nursing or Education preferred.
Required Minimum Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Preferred Licensure/Certification: Certified Nurse Educator or Nurse Executive preferred Required Minimum Experience: Minimum of 7 to 10 total years of experience as Registered Nurses; includes 3-5 years of progressive experience in nursing education and/or leadership in a manager or director level in an acute care setting. Experience in education program design, evaluation and Lean/Six sigma experience preferred. Ability to influence positive and sustainable change in an urgent and fast-paced environment required. Required Minimum Skills: Knowledge of adult learning theory, quality improvement models in managing projects. Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, and nonverbal) and team building skills within a diverse group of departments. Demonstrates initiative, a high degree of emotional intelligence, ability to inspire confidence, respect and cooperation of others, and resiliency. Possess the ability to work in a fast pace environment and embrace change with excellent time management skills. Knowledge of nursing theory, evidence-based practice, and research required to provide leadership for performance improvement. Knowledge and experience with Excel, National Quality Databases (i.e. NDNQI, Patient Satisfaction), and survey tools (i.e. Survey Monkey, Qualtrics). Compliance with the American Nurses Association of Ethics for Professional Nurses is required. W e appreciate all our team members do - for patients, the community and one another. Apply to join us in our mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. In recognition of your hard work, we're proud to offer Wellstar Total Rewards. They're special and unique benefits, providing for your total well-being, including: Your Wellness,--Your Pay,--Your Future,--and Your Joy. Make a difference in patients' lives--- and your own! Here, it's more than healthcare - it's CareerCare! Get tailored job recommendations based on your interests. Location Georgia-Roswell Category Leadership Posted Date 12/12/2020 Location Georgia-Atlanta Category Nursing: Non-Bedside Posted Date 09/08/2020 Wellstar is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any status which is protected by local, state or federal law.

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