LVN Unit Based Educator

If interested, please apply and send your resume to marismartinez@mlkch.org.

Position Summary

• Provides education at MLKCH and will perform their responsibilities in the framework set forth by the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD).
• Translates hospital objectives, regulatory and quality measures, and risk or safety needs presented during orientation for understanding at the department level.
• Possesses hospital-based clinical experience and academic preparation suited to the professional nursing role.
• Demonstrates actions in response to identified learning needs within their practice area.
• Demonstrates accountability for education programs for both clinical and non-clinical staff in their assigned units.
• Receives new employees after General Hospital Orientation (GHO) and Clinical Orientation, providing specific department-based orientation, competency measurement, and support for assimilation to the unit of hire.
• Returns completed documents to the Education Department, ensuring that staff competencies and evidence of compliance with regulatory and professional standards are met.

Defined Scope of Practice articulates a systematic approach to understanding the Inputs - Throughputs - Outputs aimed at improving knowledge, skill, or attitude.

Program Planning and Delivery :

Requires a deep understanding and commitment to the Mission of MLKCH, emphasizing compassion, cultural competency, patient engagement, and teamwork.

Demonstrates behavior consistent with MLKCH Core Values.

Contributes to the hospital's strategic goal and actively participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Identification of Learning Needs :

Outcomes Identification :

Planning :

Implementation :

Evaluation :

Ethics Integration :

Education :

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Research :

Quality of NPD Practice :

Change Management :

Leadership :

Collaborating :

Professional Practice Evaluation :

Resource Utilization :

Mentorship / Advancing the Profession :

Position Requirements

Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli. Must have ability to analyze written and spoken English. Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints. Must be able to interpret scientific data in a logical and coherent manner. Must be able to logically solve problems. Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions. Must direct and manage others. Must be able to work well with others. Must be able to proactively create the healthcare environment of the future.

Must role model positive communication and team relationship skills. Demonstrates ability to lead consensus decision making. Must be able to direct and manage others.

Sit, walk, and stand : may spend up to 50 percent of working time standing / walking. Lift, carry, push, pull : generally, not more than ten pounds of force is needed to lift, carry push, or pull objects. Bend, stoop, and kneel occasional bending and kneeling may be required in troubleshooting equipment / assisting clients. Manual dexterity / wrist and hand repetitions : good manual and finger dexterity is needed; up to 50 percent of working time may be spent using a computer keyboard. Vision, hearing, speaking : must have good visual acuity and depth perception to operate the computer system; speaking and hearing are essential to the communication needs of the position.

Universal precautions must be followed when working in any clinical area; workers are exposed to biologic and chemical hazards and must use appropriate personal protective equipment as trained.

May be requested to travel to conferences and meetings as an organizational representative. Must be able to make arrangements to attend these as required.

Category I - Normal job-related tasks involve an inherent potential for membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues. The use of protective measures should be used under normal conditions.

Category II - Normal work routine does not involve exposure, but exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Protective measures should be readily available.

Category III - No exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues is expected in the work routine.

Demonstrates knowledge, skill and ability to provide care / service based on the specific patient population. Demonstrates, modifies and adapts work behavior in meeting the patient's specific needs and / or providing the services required.

Demonstrates the ability to focus on the specific needs of the patient population and provide the care or service needed. Demonstrates appropriate communication skills for the patient population served.