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Work Shift
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
7 : 00 AM
Shift End Time
3 : 30 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
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Job Description
Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates education for clinical employees which promotes clinical and professional development resulting in improved quality of care for patients and families. Performs duties associated with clinical practice, professional development, leadership and quality, and evidence-based practice. Develops and implements education plan for assigned unit to proactively support delivery of safe patient care.
Experience
- 3 years of pediatric experience
Preferred Qualifications
Specialty certification or equivalent experienceNursing Professional Development (NPD) certificationMaster's degree preferred.Experience in pediatric designated specialty areaExperience in patient / family, clinical or community educationEducation
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Certification Summary
Current Georgia license as a Registered NurseBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employmentPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) within 1 year of employment as required by department specifications.Professional Nursing Certification deemed by department required upon one year of hire.Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Strong presentation skills to showcase credibility and effectiveness.Basic knowledge of adult learning principles in the design of educational activities to provide quality training materials.Proficiency in using professional technology tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management System (LMS).Job Responsibilities
Orientation / Onboarding
Facilitates onboarding of new employees which includes the process of orienting, socializing and integrating an employee to the organization with a focus on retention and growth.Develops and implements an individualized orientation plan to guide new employees to job competency or existing employees to changing roles and responsibilities. The orientation plan should align with system orientation programs such as but not limited to Patient Care Provider Orientation, Nurse Residency Program, PEDS Program.Coordinates logistics of orientation keeping all stakeholders informed.Competency Management
Develops, coordinates, manages, evaluates, and documents expected outcomes and objectives to support the dynamic process of competency assessment, learning, and change.Promotes compliance with regulatory bodies standards, including the maintenance of educational records.Utilizes novice to expert continuum with developing employees.Education
Aligns educational programs with organizational and strategic plans to include quality and safety trends.Conducts learning needs assessments and practices gap analyses through environmental scanning to achieve specific outcomes in identified deficits or opportunities for improvement in knowledge, skill, or attitude.Conducts educational planning to include continuing nursing education (CNE) or inter-professional continuing education, if desired, in accordance with accrediting agency requirements.Identifies desired outcomes and plans, designs, and delivers learning activities using adult learning concepts and instructional design principles to achieve specific outcomes for identified target audiences, which may include license and non-licensed healthcare personnel.Evaluates learning outcomes and revises educational activities and orientation programs based on data and feedback.Monitors resource allocation and utilization by considering cost-effectiveness of educational activities.Documents provided educational activities using LEAN methodology and Children's current Learning Management System (LMS). Demonstrates proficiency in the use of Children's LMS.Professional Role Development
Advances the profession by identifying and developing strategies to facilitate a continuous process of role maturation for self and others.Fosters a culture of lifelong learning and professional development through role-modeling, mentoring and guidance.Promotes growth and development of leadership skills, accountability, clinical decision making, and problem-solving within self and others.Maintains clinical knowledge, skills and competence in the patient care setting as evidenced by the ability to deliver proficient direct age and developmentally appropriate safe patient care. (Examples of direct care could be side-by-side or group precepting of new nurses, providing clinical expertise in the practice setting, taking a patient assignment and / or acting as charge or resource nurse.)Engages in organizational committees (i.e. TEACH) and / or shared governance councils.Introduces and supports new ideas and initiatives; exhibits creativity and flexibility in times of change.Partners with leadership team to provide performance feedback during orientation and beyond to guide and direct employee role maturation and career development and advancement.Research / EBP / Quality
Incorporate research, evidence-based practice (EBP), practice-based evidence and benchmarked best-practices into educational planning and to guide practice decisions.Participates in development and implementation of departmental process improvement plans and quality measurements.Collaborative Partnership
Collaborates with partners and stakeholders to share expertise in planning and decision-making to achieve desired results.Supports academic and community partnerships.Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
35 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE
Job Family
Nursing-Bedside
