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The RN Educator develops a high level of clinical practice, leadership, and skills to improve/coordinate patient care for the adult Veteran population. This position utilizes simulation and knowledge of critical care to advance the training of all staff. The Nurse educator is accountable for directing, coordinating, and participating in the delivery of educational and clinical programs for clinical and non-clinical staff. The Duties of the RN Educator include but are not limited to: Demonstrates ability to function effectively in team leader, or other leadership roles, and applies problem-solving skills using the team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve problems. Plans, organizes and provides oversight in designing and executing simulation exercises for clinical and non-clinical staff. Working with the leadership team in the assigned facility/clinical areas, conducts an annual learning needs assessment of the staff that can be used to guide the development of an annual education plan. This plan will include, but is not limited to, nursing competency identification for the Clinical Section and unit-specific requirements, and where needed, addresses the educational needs of non-clinical staff. Provides in-unit education in critical care units as needed. Participates in New Employee Orientation, RN Transition to Practice Program and Preceptor Program. Participates in the Continuing Education initiative as an active member of the Nursing Service. Initiates and participates in professional and staff development activities. Initiates, coordinates, and attends/participates in hospital-wide skills fairs and in-services. Collaborates with other Nursing Education staff to assist with the development and implementation of the Nursing Orientation program. Provides input into the competency program for assigned clinical areas, assisting with completion and documentation of records for staff. Collaborates with nursing leadership and other caregivers in planning, prioritizing and implementing educational programs for all levels of nursing (and when appropriate, non-clinical) staff. Identifies opportunities for improvement that require interdisciplinary collaboration, and develops, implements, and evaluates plans that result in improved patientcare and/or productivity of providers at the program, service, or facility level. Delivers education to all shifts with the potential for detailed assignments as dictated by the needs of the organization. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Days; Some evening/weekend hours may be required. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required