Nurse Education Instructor

Develops and implements education/training programs both for professional and non-professional staff that directly impact patient care.
Implements the general nursing orientation program as related to clinical practice.
Instructs the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Represents hospital in community and professional development activities.
Assumes responsibility for own professional development by attending education programs and participating in other activities that enhance the practice of Nursing and Education.

EDUCATION: Baccalaureate of science degree in nursing required. All employees hired to Clinical Education on or before April 18, 2016, are considered grandfathered in terms of education and therefore are competent to perform their duties and responsibilities.  
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee. Obtains AHA BLS instructor status within 6 months of clinical education employment Obtains AHA instructor status in at least one of the following within 1 year of clinical education employment: ACLS, PALS Maintains AHA instructors statuses as required by AHA policy  
EXPERIENCE: Current skills in nursing practice and trends in an assigned specialty area. Knowledge of legal guidelines as normally acquired in 3 years of nursing experience, including two years in a specialty area preferred.