Clinical Educator/Staff Nurse -Acute Care

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

This position combines the responsibilities of a Clinical Educator and a Staff RN. The Clinical Educator component of the role provides designated clinical unit(s) with educational support, including needs assessments. Provides standardized education in area of expertise as well as general education including but not limited to orientation, annual competency assessment, regulatory, accreditation and certification. Assists in the design of education based on educational standards, evidenced based practice and OhioHealth policy. The Staff RN component provides general nursing care to patients and families along the illness continuum while collaborating with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities And Duties:

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

50% Educator/Facilitator:
Integrates principles from theories of adult learning, organizational development, system, change and quality management into educational offerings.
Applies educational processes, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of program development and management.
Supports the process of needs assessment, educational planning and design, program implementation and evaluation.
Plans, conducts and evaluates programs designed to achieve desired level of competence and critical thinking.
Collaborates with Clinical Education Lead, Service Line Leads, Organizational Development and other educators to create educational activities/programs that encompass age specific populations for various organizational needs.
Analyzes and evaluates programs/activities for effectiveness.
Assists with orientation experience for new associates Assists with ongoing education, including in-services and competency assessment.

30% Staff Nurse:
Performs initial and ongoing assessment for applicable patient population.
Collects, analyzes and documents initial and ongoing subjective and objective data from patients, significant others and communities, and communicates to the appropriate individual.
Delegates tasks to Licensed Practical Nurses LPN, Patient Support Assistants PSA and other unlicensed personnel and reviews data obtained by these individuals in accordance with specific criteria and state statutes.
Uses assessment data to identify pertinent nursing diagnosis and collaborative problems.
Initiates care plans and documents nursing interventions.
Initiates and supports discharge plans.

10% Change Agent:
Implement education on new processes, equipment, and policy.
Facilitates and supports change through effective communication with associates and management.
Participates in committees, task forces and strategic planning meetings.

10% Project Management/Researcher:
Supports the integration of research into evidence-based practices.
Build an environment of evidenced-based practice to guide education practice.
Reviews and evaluate current research from a variety of disciplines and integrates findings into associate educational programs.
Promotes associate and manager knowledge and skills in the research process.
Sets priorities in identifying and responding to educational needs of assigned area.
Initiates and/or leads performance and practice improvement initiatives.
Anticipates and interprets trends driving development of programs to assure quality and cost- effective practice Balanced Scorecard, TJ c.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing

Additional Job Description:

RN license or licensed/certified in assigned clinical area of expertise Bachelor's prepared in field of expertise Basic Life support Instructor Knowledge of accreditation, regulatory and Certification requirements 3 - 5 years Experience in designated clinical area 2+ Years of Experience in education-adult development, knowledge, concepts strong communication skills.

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Department

Nursing Development

Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

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Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers) • Introduces self and role…connects with everyone. • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback. • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others. • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.) • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately. • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner. • Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed. 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety • Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.) • Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.) • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness. • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time. 2. Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level. 3. Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others. 4. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan. 5. Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge. 6. Able to deal with aggressive patients both verbally and physically. This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent. Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.

Hospice

Part-time

1 month ago

Registered Nurse - Hospice/Palliative Care

Genesis HealthCare System Zanesville, OH