Nurse Educator Generalist. Acute Care

Overview At Wellstar, we all share common goals.That's what makes us so successful - and such an integral part ofour communities. We want the same things, for our organization, forour patients, and for our colleagues. As the most integratedhealthcare provider in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves oninvesting in the communities that we serve. We continue to provideinnovative care models, focused on improving quality and access tohealthcare. Responsibilities The Nurse Professional DevelopmentGeneralist works collaboratively to assess, identify, plan,implement, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate educationalactivities through a systems model. This includes the tools,theories, skills, and knowledge of the specialty to improvehealthcare practice of learners based on the Association of NurseProfessional Development (ANPD) Practice Model. Using expertise ineducation and professional development practices, the NPDGeneralist collaborates with staff, leadership, faculty andresearchers to implement and evaluate professional developmentprograms that influence professional role competence, continuouslearning and growth, promotes synergistic practices and patientoutcomes throughout the organization, and advances the NPD practicebased on Wellstar's Nursing Professional Practice Model and inaccordance with Association Nursing Professional Development Scopeand Standards of Professional Nursing Practice. Roles includelearning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion forscientific inquiry, advocate for Nurse Professional Developmentspecialty and partner for practice transitions. The NursingProfessional Development Generalist supports the NursingProfessional Development Specialist, clinical manager, andinterprofessional team to implement, document, and modifyevidence-based, quality, and educational programs and activitiesthat promote professional competency and role performance fornursing and non-licensed staff. Qualifications Required MinimumEducation: Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing:Bachelor's Science of Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school ofnursing required. Required Minimum Licensure/Certification:Current/active license as a registered nurse in the State ofGeorgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgiaunder the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC); Must have acurrent CPR/BLS card from the American Heart Association on thefirst day of employment in position. National certification in areaof specialty or Nursing Professional Development preferred.Required Minimum Experience/Scope: Minimum of three years ofnursing practice experience. This role may be required to supportmore than one facility or specialty. Required Minimum Skills:Ability to read, write, and speak English language, optimize theuse of technology to support learning and holds advanced computerskills; demonstrates emotional intelligence; strong interpersonal,collaborative skills along with customer service skills required;ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond toemergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner;possess excellent time management skills; possess a strongunderstanding of adult learning theories and can utilizemulti-methods to implement training/development. Uses tools,theories, skills, and knowledge of the specialty to improve thehealthcare practice of learners. Critical thinking skills andeducation innovation are maturing. Maintains educational orclinical competencies appropriate for role. Promotes concept oflifelong learning. Uses appropriate measurement tools and methodsin quality improvement and evidencebased practice. Involveslearners in assessment of needs and identification of outcomes.Ensures educational programs are congruous with organizationalmission and goals. Produces desired outcomes relevant toorganization. Selects appropriate teaching strategies to facilitatebehavioral change. Evaluates effectiveness and outcomes ofeducational endeavors. Promotes career development and roletransition. Develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate, conduct, andevaluate onboarding, orientation, and competency programs fornursing and other healthcare personnel. Join us for outstandingbenefits and development opportunities. We also offerstate-of-the-art technology, professional support and advancement,and colleagues that rank among the best in the country. TheWellstar culture of caring has also been nationally recognizedthree years in a row by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 BestCompanies to Work For". Step up to your potential. Find out moreand apply today. Wellstar is an equal opportunity/affirmativeaction employer. All applicants are considered without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability,veteran status or any status which is protected by local, state orfederal law.