POSITION SUMMARY:
The Clinical Nurse Educator is a registered nurse functioning in the Nursing Department to insure the educational needs and requirements of the nursing staff are met and that the staff meets the required level of competency through an organized plan of continuous assessment and educational opportunities.
This organized plan of continuous assessment and educational opportunities will help direct the clinical staff toward excellence in patient care, health care services, and management of the overall organization.
This individual will function as the “second” to the unit director.
Is expected to work 50% of time on the unit as a primary or charge RN.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develop, implement and evaluate hospital wide educational programs for nursing personnel.
This will include orientation of new personnel, on the job training and hands on teaching within the clinical setting, in-service education and continuing education.
Determine education needs by conducting needs assessment and coordinating with nursing management.
Assist nursing management in providing additional appraisal information regarding employee performance, competence, & progress.
Participate in the development, implementation and assessment of effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards.
Participate in the Patient Care Services Council, Nursing Education Committee, and any other committee that may be assigned.
Act as a consultant and resource person for all members of the nursing staff.
Participates in counseling or other activity that may contribute to educational growth, career or staff development.
Support and facilitate implementation of policies and procedures.
Provides guidance and advice to nursing/clinical staff in interpreting and understanding policy change.
Serve as the “second” to the Director of the unit/units by assisting with scheduling, appraisals, unit staff meetings, conflict resolution, change management, coaching, process improvement, meeting attendance, and to cover Director absences and vacation.
Will be expected to work on the unit floors up to 50% of the time in the role of a primary RN or Charge RN.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as assigned from time to time.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIILITIES: None.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
1.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
2.
BSN or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Demonstrated clinical competence in specialty unit.
Three years clinical experience in acute care required
Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act
Knowledge of patient's rights
Knowledge of JCAHO standards and Title 22 regulations
Knowledge of teaching techniques, adult education, and evaluation methods.
Demonstrated ability to present self in a positive and professional manner.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Current licensure to practice registered nursing in the state of California.
Current AHA BLS required upon hire.
ACLS, NRP and PALS certification as required by Department.
These certifications must be completed before the 90 day provisional period and must always be completed prior to being assigned to full patient (level 3 care- see cross training policy) care in that area.
Professional certification preferred.
AGE OF THE POPULATION SERVED:
Age groups based on specific department populations served; e.
g.
ER, M/S or Peri-natal.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: see attached
Manual dexterity with fine motor ability to operate and handle equipment used in the department.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate with various personality types.
Ability to make public presentations.
Ability to make decisions with patient and staff safety in mind and based on sound fiscal practices.
SCHEDULING AND AVAILABILITY:
Normal work schedule may consist of 3 twelve hour shifts on the nursing unit a pay period and 5 eight hour shifts on the unit that same pay period.
May need to be available with occasional evening, weekend, holiday or night hours upon request.
When necessary will have meetings or classes outside of regular business hours to meet the needs of the District Administration or the staff of the hospital, as directed by Administration.
I have read the above job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein
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