Job Description
Senior Nurse Educator - GWVNH Job ID: 290424
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
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Location Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.
Job Summary Conducts and coordinates the development of educational programs for all employees to include orientation, disaster preparedness, and residents' rights. Provides direction and supervision of the educational programs presented to all staff. Maintains in-service records & ensures compliance with state of Georgia regulations. Coordinates clinical rotations for students. Serve as an interview panelist for interviewing all potential nursing department candidates. Conducts facility orientation for all new hires, agency staff, & contract staff. Conducts orientation prior to clinical rotations. Educates all departments within the facility on required documentation for new hires after the initial onboarding. The primary American Heart Association BLS instructor for the facility. Responsible for the training, diagnostic data collection & routine maintenance of five AEDs within the facility. Assumes additional responsibilities in the absence of the Assistant Director of Nursing. Assists as needed with facility supervision during off shifts, weekends, & holidays.
Responsibilities EDUCATIONAL MANDATES: Identifies educational needs of the nursing staff by critically and accurately assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational and work experience. Develop and implement programs to meet these needs. Keeping current on best practices and standards for long-term care facilities.
ORIENTATION: Coordinates and conducts orientation for all new employees including contract agency staff. Supervises unit orientation of all new employees and contract agency staff for the Nursing department, in coordination with the Nurse Managers, and assures adequate teaching and evaluation of skills.
RECORD KEEPING: Maintains appropriate in-service records and documentation for Staff Development Coordinator. Ensure staff credentialing and certifications are current. Assist with revisions of policies and procedures as needed.
CLINICAL ROTATION COORDINATION: Coordinates clinical rotations and preceptors experience for nursing students, Physician Assistant students, Nurse Practitioner students, medical students, dental students, nursing assistant students, and student nurse volunteers. Collaborates with high schools, training centers for Certified Nursing Assistants, technical colleges, and universities for clinical rotations, mentors, and preceptorship.
MAINTAIN KNOWLEDGE: Attends conferences and training programs at least annually to facilitate learning and maintain knowledge of current nursing practice.
SKILL CHECKS: Assists with annual skills checks for all nursing personnel. Serves as house supervisors as needed. Perform other related assignments as assigned or required.
SAFETY ORIENTATION: Orients instructors and students to the safety policies and procedures.
: Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing with a valid Georgia Registered Nurse license, with five years directly related experience required.
Current Georgia license or compact license to practice as an RN. Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university preferred. Experience in the care of geriatric residents in long-term care environment preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of performance Improvement and proactive assessments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS Facilitate problem solving for complicated admissions.
Demonstrates excellent leadership, strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, multi-tasking and oral/written communication skills.
ABILITIES Ability to coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs as needed.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions, maintain confidentiality, keep accurate records and make independent decisions.
Ability to orally communicate effectively and present ideas to all levels of personnel.
Certifications/License Current Georgia license or compact license to practice as an RN. Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
Shift/Salary/Benefits Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B14
Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University's Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran's Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply Consider applying with us today!
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
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