Position Summary
At Stony Brook Medicine, a CTS In-service Educator is a valuable member of our team. The purpose of this position is to prepare curriculum and teach classes for all levels in the Division of Nursing, including but not limited to Nursing Orientation, ICR and Critical Care courses.
The primary goals of all training programs are to: provide instruction that will contribute to competency of the nursing staff, will meet regulatory requirements, and promote professional growth. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior communication, prioritization and organizational skills while adhering to the department's high standard of excellence.
Duties of the CTS In-service Educator may include the following but are not limited to:
- Plans, develops and revises curriculum objectives and content in response to evaluation of learner needs and the need to improve nursing services
- Maintains current course outlines for selected major instructional programs
- Evaluates the effectiveness of all instructional programs and revises teaching methods, content and/or facilities as a result
- Participates in the development and instruction of all levels of nursing personnel orientation, basic skills training and continuing education
- Participates in the development and instruction of all levels of critical care nursing including EKG interpretation
- Assists unit-based educators and head nurses with instructional needs for staff and patient education programs
- Conducts guided counseling and testing sessions for new personnel
- Develops new and revised audio-visual teaching aids and method
- Keeps all training, orientation and continuing education records up-to-date and complete
Qualifications
Required :
- Current New York State RN License.
- Minimum 5 years clinical experience in acute care nursing with at least 2 of those years in a critical care setting.
Preferred :
- Master's Degree.
- Previous experience as a nurse educator.
- ANPD certification.
- CCRN certification.
Special Notes : Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
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- Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
- All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
- This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
- This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 5 panel drug screen*
- Successfully complete a Background Check investigation.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .
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