Company: Blythedale Children’s Hospital
Position Title: Child and Family Educator
Location: Valhalla, NY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Child & Family Education Coordinator, the CFE is responsible for assisting with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient, family, and caregiver education programs at Blythedale. The individual will assist with the acquisition, development, and revision of patient education material. The CFE is responsible for the assessment of learning needs, development of individualized learning plans, and communicating barriers to meeting the goals of the learning plan to the interdisciplinary team. The CFE will assist with staffing the Resource/Simulation Center and maintenance of the equipment and resource materials. The CFE will provide simulation training and evaluation of acquired skills in collaboration with the clinical bedside nurses, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive training curriculum for the child and their family. The individual provides an interface between the phases of admission, inpatient care, discharge planning, and outpatient resources to ensure continuity of care and programmatic efforts that optimize patient outcomes once discharged independently into the community.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
A. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive child and family education program at Blythedale Children's Hospital.
1. Provide leadership for the development of patient education materials.
2. Identify learning needs and provide individualized instruction based on specific learning needs and styles. Evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching interventions and adjust the teaching accordingly.
3. Performs ongoing monitoring of progress towards achievement of the educational goals and refines customized education plans as needed to facilitate mastery and competence.
4. Communicate teaching/learning activities and patient/family response to multiple disciplines across settings. Utilize appropriate documentation tools to ensure effective communication.
5. Apply an empowerment model to create partnerships with patients and family members. Use strategies based on the child/family goals and preferences to foster self-management.
6. Incorporate knowledge of current clinical practices/technologies to maximize child's and family's ability to be involved in care and care decisions.
7.Use computer technology and other methodologies to support the child and family learning efforts.
8. Provide patient teaching support through regular interactions with staff on units, in clinics, and in other departments.
9. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, discharge planners, social worker, homecare agencies, and durable medical equipment companies to facilitate transition from hospital to home.
10. Conduct post-discharge follow up assessment with families and acts as an educational resource for families and home care agencies/personnel after discharge.
B. Provide leadership for select Nursing Department goals.
1. Chair or participate as a member of nursing on designated councils/ committees related to the advancement of child/family education and health literacy.
2. Serve as a role-model / mentor to nursing staff in the delivery of comprehensive patient and family education programs and the development of related resources.
3. Continues to develop personal and professional growth by attending conferences and other educational activities as appropriate.
C. Employ clinical practices that are evidence-based.
1. Evaluate and implement current evidence related to child and family education programs and health literacy.
2. Contribute to nursing practice through publication and / or presentations.
3. Develops and participates in Performance Improvement Projects.
4. Assists with the review of standards of practice, policies, procedures, and clinical protocols using evidence-based practices in accordance with New York State Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory agency standards as appropriate.
D. Provide support for education through mentorship and guidance to nursing staff and undergraduate students as needed.
1. Utilize appropriate educational theories/practices to promote professional and individual growth.
2. Educates and trains BCH staff on how to conduct child/ family education and competency validation utilizing, and adhering to, established teaching protocols, checklists, and competency validation tools.
3. Maintain collaborative working relationships with schools of nursing by providing a variety of student learning experiences related to patient and family education.
All duties and requirements must be performed consistent with Blythedale Children's Hospital Organizational Performance Standards.
Position Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing
- Five (5) years recent relevant clinical experience;
- Broad experience in NICU, PICU, or pediatric medical/ surgical nursing;
- Demonstrated leadership experience preferred;
- Current RN Licensure in the State of New York;
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification;
- Current PALS or PEARS Certification preferred;
- Knowledge of educational principles as they relate to patient and family education; demonstrated excellence in patient teaching.
- Knowledge of current clinical practices/technologies related to self-care and willingness to learn technologies.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with health care professionals across settings.
- Views the hospital as a whole system and works effectively and collaboratively with others to achieve outcomes that benefit customers and / or Blythedale.
- Shifts individual and / or departmental work priorities to meet the objectives of the Hospital.
- Serves as a resource to others by sharing ideas, information, and knowledge.
- Assess strengths and development needs of staff and families; provides the opportunity for improvement, professional growth. Other duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $105K - $ 115K
EOE. We offer competitive rates, an excellent benefits, and free parking.
Please forward your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
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