Clinical Preceptor - Emergency Department Job Princeton area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

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Coordinates the design, planning, evaluation and integration of clinical education and professional development activities so as to maintain consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care. Supports unit leadership team by demonstrating effective leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
- Obtain Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within two (2) years of hire.
- Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
- State criminal background check, and federal, if applicable, as required for state department of health (e.g. PA DOH, OH DOH, MD DOH, WV DHHR) regulated areas based on physical work location.
Experience:
- Two (2) years' experience in area of practice.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and implements unit specific staff educational activities within the scope of nursing practice.

Collaborates with department leadership and support staff using indicators, such as, regulatory agencies, new policy development, new technology, patient case study and quality assurance monitors, to prioritize educational needs.

Assist the department leadership in the assessment of new departmental employee learning needs and development of employee orientation and education plan to ensure consistency in implementation validation and documentation methodologies.

Provides input and assists manager/director in annual review of unit Scope of Service, and performance improvement initiatives in conjunction with other departmental work teams.

Facilitates the nursing unit's education plan for nursing orientation, staff development, continuing education, competency validation, patient education and academic experiences.

Defines and coordinates orientation needs for all new unit employees. Individualizes orientation, with preceptor, evaluates orientees progress, and provides ongoing constructive feedback to both orientee, their preceptor and manager.

Assists departmental or unit teams in the development of annual competency analysis system requirements and criteria to assure knowledge, skills and attitudes that are necessary to fulfill role expectations in the institution.

Facilitates development of strong leadership behavior in unit staff including: a) orientation of charge nurse on unit; b) development of unit preceptors c) delegation skills, and d) effective interpersonal communication skills.

Supports an environment for innovation, creativity and empowerment with patient care delivery based on current nursing literature and research.

Initiates and/or participates in studies and research activities related to staff development, patient and health care.

Serves as a change agent in effecting appropriate changes within the health care delivery system as it relates to evidence based practice.

Demonstrates regard for the dignity, respect and safety of all patients, significant others, visitors and hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of the organization.

Displays a caring and courteous attitude and represents the hospital in a positive manner to all persons noted above.

Participates in meeting the Goals and Objectives of Nursing Service Division and ensures the department contributes to the attainment of the Hospital's Goals and Objectives.

Serves as role model and promotes within the staff effective communication and conflict resolution skills, reflecting quality service attitudes and keeping consumer satisfaction in mind.

Contributes positively to the teamwork of the department by assisting other staff, contributing ideas and helping to resolve problems.

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