What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Instructor - Clinical Educator position at DPH-Shattuck Hospital?
The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an experienced individual to become our Nursing Instructor for Clinical Education. The Clinical Educator will assess clinical training and education needs, evaluate training and education results, and recommend changes to the Education and Training Leader. The Clinical Educator consults with professional subject matter experts on the planning and implementation of clinical education and training programs, and also collaborates with the Quality Management Department to ensure training and education materials meet regulatory and Joint Commission requirements. The incumbent plans, develops, and conducts clinical education and training programs utilizing adult learning theories and principles. This position works with clinical department leaders to ensure orientation, continuing education, and mandatory training is completed and tracked.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30PM, Saturday and Sunday Off
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
- Assesses clinical training needs of employees by communicating with department leaders and reviewing existing training programs.
- Evaluates, plans, and implements the educational and training programs based on the learning needs of the clinical staff and the needs of the patients.
- Oversees clinical competency program for clinical staff.
- Develops clinical, role-specific, orientation and competencies with subject matter experts.
- Develops, oversees, and provides orientation for contracted, agency and school affiliation staff.
- Participates in the development of facility-wide orientation and annual mandatory training.
- Participates in the audit of all education and training files at a minimum of twice a year for regulatory compliance.
- Participates in department committee, and other meetings to assist with staff education and training.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives related to clinical education and training.
- Provides Just-in-Time training to clinical staff for challenging patient populations and/or high-risk procedures.
- Provides clinical orientation, education, and training to all staff.
- Provides workplace violence training (MANDT) and CPR training.
- Provides clinical education and training content for electronic learning management systems (e.g., MassAchieve) to the Education and Training Leader.
- Provides collaboration in the formation of relevant policies and procedures with hospital leadership.
- Monitors and coordinates all clinical staff compliance for all mandatory training.
- Maintains educational records and competencies for all staff in compliance with Education and Training Department procedures.
- Schedules and arranges instruction on the use of new clinical equipment and products for all staff.
- Promotes educational opportunities and schedules, including signage, postings on electronic communication boards, emails, and electronic learning system software.
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of training methods and techniques.
- Conduct and plan training.
- Understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
- Prepare and use charts, graphs, and tables.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Write clearly and concisely.
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written expression, including the ability to give and receive instructions.
- Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
- Exercise sound judgment.
- Coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing work objectives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the policies, procedure, specifications, standards, guidelines, laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
- Experience with the types and uses of agency forms.
- Understanding of change management and process improvement principles
- Ability to explain the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
- Competent of the methods used to evaluate nursing practices.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of healthcare administration.
About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.
Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients.
The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.
Learn more about: what it’s like to work as a DPH nurse
Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital
Relocation information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building
Pre-Hire Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website, http://www.mass.gov
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity or as an instructor in nursing, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A Graduate degree with a major in nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*
- Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.
Special Requirements:
Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Nursing Instructor
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-170 Morton Street
Job: Medical Services
Agency: Department of Public Health
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Dec 23, 2024, 11:30:06 AM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 102,746.80 - 171,449.46 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Luciana.M.Hayner@mass.gov / Shauntay.M.King@mass.gov - 8573981891
Bargaining Unit: 07-MNA - Professional Health Care
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No
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