Unit Based Educator/ Staff RN- 2/3 North Med Surg/ Tele - Trinity Health System

JOB SUMMARY: 

In accordance with our mission and core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration, this position is established to serve as a consultant/resource professional by providing staff development expertise as an educator, facilitator, change agent, leader and researcher.  The Clinical Educator supports the development of the direct-care nurse and fosters nursing excellence through new knowledge and the delivery of evidence based practice.  Facilitation of the educational process includes assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development.  The Clinical Nurse Educator also serves as a role model for professional behavior.  Teamwork is a vital component of patient care; therefore, incumbents will be expected to demonstrate their commitment through effective collaborative efforts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

• BSN required


• MSN preferred.  

Licensure/Certification: 

• Current unencumbered RN licensure to practice in the State of Ohio


•  ACLS, BCLS and PALS certified

Experience: 

• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION:

• Assesses educational needs through a variety of methods both formal and informal for clinical staff and/or community education.


• Conducts evaluations of all projects and education for desired outcomes and revises future work goals, methods and processes to support evidence-based practice and quality care.  


• Ensures educational activities are congruent with SVHS nursing strategies, goals, values and vision.


• Annually conducts educational needs assessment using a variety of methods.


• Evaluates educational projects based on system needs and agreed upon outcome criteria and reports outcomes to the Nursing Executive Operations Council (NEOC).

1. PLANNING AND/OR ORGANIZATION:

• Develops curriculum and action plans to meet identified needs of clinical staff and/or community.


• Defines and incorporates all important information in action plans to meet identified needs.


• Assures plan is designed to meet the needs of the target audience.


• Utilizes eClinical Reference Solutions for information to develop innovative and successful programs.  Draws on practice standards, evidence-based literature and research to develop material for eCRS when necessary.  


• Communicates action plans promptly and professionally to target audience.


• Works collaboratively with peers, Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, Quality and Risk Management to identify needs and plan programs that enhance the competencies of patient care staff.


• Develops, facilitates and evaluates orientation program for nursing services annually, and as needed to meet all requirements of federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

1. INTERVENTION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Utilizes effective intervention techniques and project management tools to successfully access, plan, contract, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Implements action plans which maximize resources to achieve outcomes.


• Participates in development of standards of practice, policies, procedures and programs to enhance quality of patient care, including performance improvement plans.


• Supports and promotes well-designed research and bases clinical education on such research.


• Demonstrates and maintains expertise as a nurse educator as evidenced by successful course evaluations.

1. GROUP FACILITATION AND TEAMWORK

• Facilitates goal achievement and group dynamics in inter/intradepartmental and system wide projects.  


• Models productive team member behavior in all activities.


• Uses key learning and group process principles


• Provides and elicits feedback keeping feedback concise and focused.


• Effectively manages groups of individuals (co-workers, activity participants).


• Takes an active role in leading and participating in committees and/or groups


• Participates collaboratively with other educators throughout the facility (system) for mutual support, effective and efficient planning and teamwork.


• Facilitates development of leadership, critical thinking and decision-making skills.


• Facilitates the development of new team member skills for successful balancing of needed skills among the team.

1. DATA MANAGEMENT

• Collects data related to educational offerings and departmental tracking measures.


• Summarize, analyze and evaluate data to improve future courses and provide feedback to instructors. 


• Manage and coordinate educational offerings in the electronic learning management system (LEARN).


• Reports departmental tracking measures to identified parties (i.e. NEOC, department head, etc.) appropriately.


• Serves as a resource in the development and provision of education related to electronic medical record documentation.

1. CLINICAL PRACTICE

• Collaborates with other health professionals to develop/facilitate evidence-based, efficient and cost effective care. 


• Consults with team members regarding appropriate nursing interventions for selected patient populations.


• Serves as a resource person to health team members.  


• Promotes the use of the nursing process in the care of patients and families.

Physical Requirements: 

This job requires, at various times, the following physical activities; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, carrying, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing, sometimes exerting in excess of 20-100 pounds of force.  The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform daily activities.  May be subject to environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals), infectious diseases, and may be required to function around prisoners and mental patients.

Skills:   

Must demonstrate competence in all required skills.  Able to deal effectively with patient care partners, patients, family members and physicians.  Must demonstrate excellent written/oral communication skills, organizational skills and time management skills.  Must demonstrate effectiveness in applicable computer skills – i.e. Word, Excel, PPT.