What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Services position at New London Hospital?
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GENERAL SUMMARY
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At the direction of the Director of Clinical Education and in conjunction with the Director and Supervisors of Surgical Services, supports the development of clinical skills in the staff, whether a novice or expert in their field. Maintains clinical skills that facilitate ongoing education and just-in-time training for clinical staff. Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Education and Director of Surgical Services to assure that organizational priorities are incorporated into educational planning.
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FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Collaborates effectively with the surgical services’ leadership team to identify educational Plans and coordinates programs (in collaboration with the clinical experts) that will meet the identified needs.
- Provides an appropriate climate for learning that facilitates the development of clinical competence in the clinical and technical
- Develops and maintains, in collaboration with supervisors, an orientation program for newly hired clinical, technical and admin support staff for surgical services
- Develops and maintains, in collaboration with supervisors, a competency program for clinical, technical and admin support staff for surgical services
- Tracks ongoing competency compliance and reports exceptions to surgical services’ leaders on an ongoing basis
- Collaborates with content experts and leadership team to update policies and procedures as needed.
- Identifies learning needs and develops plans and processes to provide ongoing support for staff proficiency in daily assigned tasks.
- Identifies learning needs, develops and updates plans and processes, in collaboration with informatics team and supervisors, to support staff proficiency in use of the electronic medical record
- Facilitates and monitors the completion of annual and mandatory education requirements
- Facilitates and maintains an individualized educational plan with staff in the department. Assists the staff to identify their needs, while fostering an environment that encourages lifelong learning.
- Maintains a consistent and frequent presence in the clinical areas in order to identify educational and/or training
- Maintains clinical skills in order to work at the bedside in learning situations, role model responses to clinical challenges, and provide “just in time” learning when observing a need while making
- Works effectively and collaboratively with other departments to facilitate the work required to support staff
- Supports and engages staff in departmental and organizational quality
- Performs other duties as assigned
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS
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Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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- Preferred experience with Learning Management systems
- Proficient in medication administration and physical assessments
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficient in Microsoft computer applications (Excel, PP, Word)
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Experience
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- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting, preferrable within Surgical Services (Operating Room or PACU).
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Education
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- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current NH RN license.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification.
- BSN required
- Master’s degree preferred, will accept enrollment within Master’s program at time of hire.
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