Rochester Regional Health Systems

Registered Nurse Educator - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing, health education, or instructional development required.
  • Registered Nurse license in New York State.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is necessary.
  • An equivalent combination of education and healthcare-related work experience will be considered.
  • Preferred: Three years training/teaching experience in an educational field.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and validate the learning needs of staff and patients through assessments and surveys.
  • Create and develop educational programs that enhance quality healthcare and personal wellness.
  • Facilitate training programs to meet learning needs of customers.
  • Provide comprehensive orientation and continuing education for both staff and patients.
  • Document and assess the effectiveness of education and training initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • Professional development opportunities through ongoing education and training.
  • Collaborative work environment promoting quality care and employee growth.
Full Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse Educator

Department: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Schedule: Day/Evening

SUMMARY

As a Registered Nurse – Educator, your in-depth knowledge and outstanding communication skills are key in fostering quality care, enhanced wellness and ongoing growth and development throughout Rochester Regional.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) offers 14 private rooms, and combines the comforts of home with state-of-the-art technology.  As a Level II NICU, we offer babies and their families advanced newborn care. Sometimes called a special care nursery, we tend to babies born at 32 weeks+, those with jaundice or apnea, or those who are recovering after spending time in a Level III or Level IV NICU

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Evaluation. Identify and validate the learning needs of customers by utilizing needs assessments, CQI results, performance improvement results, customer surveys and course evaluation results; document the effectiveness of educational offerings by developing, monitoring and assessing competencies; analyze cost to maximize the efficient utilization of resources

  • Development. Create educational programs and curriculum that promote quality healthcare, employee/patient growth and personal wellness; provide leadership in areas of expertise as a resource to the customer; develop communications and audio-visual materials that are clear and concise

  • Implementation. Facilitate programs to meet the identified learning needs of our customers; provide in-depth orientation, in-service and continuing education for staff or patients

COMPLIANCE:

  • Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.

  • Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.

  • Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required in nursing, health education, or instructional development or

  • An equivalent combination of education and healthcare related work experience will be considered.

  • Registered Nurse license in New York State.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Three years prior training/teaching experience in related educational field.

  • At least 6 months acute care experience preferred

EDUCATION:

BS: Health Education, BS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$82,742.00 - $113,568.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

About Rochester Regional Health Systems

Rochester Regional Health is a health care system based in Rochester, New York. The system was formed in 2014 through the merger of Rochester General Health System and Unity Health System. Rochester Regional Health provides a wide range of health care services, including primary care, specialty care, and hospital services. The system operates five hospitals and numerous outpatient clinics and physician practices. Rochester Regional Health is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has been recognized for its clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
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