PeaceHealth
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.
The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $51.10 – $76.66. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Job Summary
Acts as a Clinical Education generalist or may be assigned to a specific unit(s)/department. Works in collaboration with other clinical educators and clinical nurse specialists within the network and across the system to develop, coordinate and implement nursing, nursing support and inter-professional orientation, in-service education and staff development programs to promote safe and effective patient-centered care. Facilitates professional growth, skill development, competency and attainment of standards of care for direct care within patient care services, PHMG and or Ambulatory care Services. Serves as a leader and role model in advancing clinical practice to achieve better patient outcomes.
Essential Functions
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Acts as a resource to all caregivers regarding nursing, professional practice and use of equipment/ supplies in area of expertise.
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Assists in the design and implementation of nursing education programs, activities or new process/equipment using PeaceHealth training standards, processes, templates and course documentation forms.
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Participates on teams and partners on development of standardized cross-regional clinical, nursing or quality guidelines, protocols or training curriculum in area of expertise.
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Coordinates and provides department-specific orientation for newly hired nursing and clinical staff.
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Conducts learning needs assessment, facilitates practice and process changes in assigned area of expertise.
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Evaluates competency and identifies team or individual caregiver performance gaps.
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Designs learning experiences and action plans to assist those requiring remediation to meet competency expectations.
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Researches best practice to promote evidence-based practice.
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Assesses caregiver engagement, patient quality indicators and evaluates education effectiveness to achieve clinical excellence.
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Ensures training and competency are documented using standard tools and learning management systems (LMS).
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
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Required: Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing, through State Board of Nursing approved program
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Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
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Required: Master’s Degree Master of Science in Nursing -OR- Education and Nursing specialty certification
Experience
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Required: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a RN
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Required: Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in an education or in an equivalent Preceptor role setting to varied audiences
Credentials
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Required: Registered Nurse in the state which nurse will be practicing
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Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
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Preferred: Nursing Professional Development Certification
Skills
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Demonstrated ability to design and implement instructional modules and use a variety of educational methods. (Required)
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Proficient in the use of MS Office applications and a variety of equipment or technology tools. (Required)
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Ability to engage learners and apply adult learning techniques. (Required)
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (Required)
Working Conditions
Lifting
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Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
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Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
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Sedentary work.
Environmental Conditions
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Predominantly operates in an office environment.
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Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
Mental/Visual
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Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
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The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
REQNUMBER: 97393
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