Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Services

Position: Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Services - Full Time - Days
* Mentor staff in developing/reviewing/and individualizing the plan of care to address the patients' nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.
* Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature to assist staff in establishing appropriate plan of care.
* Uses current nurse sensitive quality indicators and unit-specific PI data to demonstrate measurable outcomes.
* Facilitates use of evidence-based practice in patient care and delivery of care.
* Participates in continuing education and remains current on issues related to process.
* Promotes critical thinking and research to enhance professional daily practice.
* Knowledgeable of current research related to clinical practice specialty.
* Evaluates research for application and implementation.
* Conducts research as needed based on hospital clinical priorities.
* Assist in the development of action plans to develop staff and improve the quality of care.
* Collaborates with team of professionals (Staff Development Nurse, Clinical Nurse and/or Service Leader) to conduct annual educational needs assessment, analysis of performance improvement data; and assist in the development of actions to improve patient outcomes.
* Assesses, develops, implements and evaluates educational offerings and opportunities using adult learning principles and appropriate educational methodologies.
* Evaluates and revises curriculum based on evidence-based practice, standards and guidelines and changes in environment.
* Facilitates/coordinates the initiation of, adoption of, and adaptation to change.
* Participates and/or facilitates interdisciplinary committees that influence identified changes.
* Communicates and transitions curriculum to identified personnel for further implementation.
* Provides feedback to learners and organization related to the effectiveness of learning and learning activity.
* Communicates outcomes of programming to leadership and/or identified committees.
* Acts as a change agent to improve outcomes and promote professional growth by facilitating/coordinating the initiation of, adoption of, and adaptation to change.
* Assess daily routines of staff to promote patient safety activities.
* Assess staff documentation to identify items affecting PI indicators.
* Serves as a content expert and presenter on topics based on area of expertise and knowledge.
* Facilitate staff in prioritizing time management activities to accomplish responsibilities in appropriate and necessary period.
* Assists staff in identifying processes that promote high quality, cost-effective patient care.
* Provide education to staff for specific learning needs on an individual or group basis.
* Team of professionals (Staff Development Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)/Continuing Nurse Education (CNE), Learning Center and/or Service Leader) partner to facilitate competency development in critical thinking, communication and technical skills.
* Assist new employees in skill building.
* Coordination of orientation maps in partnership with Service Leader, Preceptor and Learning Center.
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
* Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required.
* Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
* Masters (MS) or Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred, nursing focus preferred.
* Three to five years nursing experience required.
* Three years of experience in Surgical Services preferred.
* Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
* Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
* Knowledge of databases.
* Knowledge of standard computer applications including Microsoft Office and electronic medical record software.
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