Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Services

GENERAL SUMMARY
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.
FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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)
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting, preferrable within Surgical Services (Operating Room or PACU).
Education
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.