Job Description

• GENERAL SUMMARY
  
  
  • At the direction of the Director of Clinical Education and in conjunction with the Clinical Manager of Inpatient Services, supports the development of clinical skills in the staff, whether a novice or expert in their field. Maintains clinical skills that facilitate ongoing education and just-in-time training for clinical staff. Collaborates with the Director and Manager to assure that organizational priorities are incorporated into educational planning.
• FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  
  • • Collaborates effectively with the Director and Manager to identify educational priorities. Plans and coordinates programs (in collaboration with the clinical experts) that will meet the identified needs.
    • Provides an appropriate climate for learning that facilitates the development of clinical competence in the clinical staff.
    • Develops and maintains, in collaboration with others, an orientation program for new graduate nurses, including oversight of department specific Nurse Residency Program (NRP).
    • Develops and maintains, in collaboration with others, an orientation program for the newly hired RN, LNA and HUC staff.
    • Identifies learning needs and develops plans and processes to provide ongoing support for staff proficiency in daily assigned tasks.
    • Facilitates and monitors the completion of annual and mandatory education requirements for staff.
    • Maintains a consistent and frequent presence in the clinical areas in order to identify educational and/or training needs.
    • Facilitates and maintains an individualized educational plan with staff in the department. Assists the staff to identify their needs, while fostering an environment that encourages lifelong learning.
    • Maintains clinical skills in order to work at the bedside in learning situations, role model responses to clinical challenges, and provide "just in time" learning when observing a need while making rounds.
    • Works effectively and collaboratively with other departments and educators to facilitate the work required to support staff development.
    • Supports and engages staff in departmental and organizational quality initiatives.
• POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  
  
  • Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
    • • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting, preferably Med/Surg and/or a step-down unit.
      • Preferred experience with Learning Management systems
      • Proficient in medication administration and physical assessments
      • Excellent written and verbal communication
      • Proficient in Microsoft computer applications (Excel, PP, Word)
      • Ability to provide support/presence to all staff with consideration given to staffing shifts
  • Experience
  • Education
  • • Current NH RN license
    • Curren BLS and ACLS certification
    • BSN required
    • Master's degree preferred but will accept current enrollment in MSN or enrollment within 1 year of hire.

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