What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPV-CLINICAL NURSE LIAISON position at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow?
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose
Leads effectively to elevate nursing practice to optimize outcomes within the Sparrow Hospital Emergency Department. Ensures on-going nursing (RNs, techs, sitters) competence, facilitates nursing professional development including nursing continuing education (NCE) and enhances quality of nursing care. Supports performance/process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies while partnering with caregivers to enhance the quality of nursing care.
Essential Duties
- Maintains accurate records of clinical education activities, policies, and procedures as applicable, work instructions and other compliance-related documents, maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of clinical education and professional development.
- Designs, instructs and evaluates educational programs as applicable.
- Participates in the oversight of the preparation of clinical orientations, records, and reports
- Recommends actions and follow up regarding clinical education, accreditation readiness for the hospital, and clinical practice related issues.
- Facilitates problem resolution and evaluates the effectiveness of services for onboarding.
- Create an environment that encourages teamwork and creativity in the development and delivery of all services
- Participates in strategic planning and budgeting activities to align with ongoing NPD, nursing quality, and nursing education activities
- Recruits, selects, and retains qualified Caregivers
- Policy development based on Evidence-Based Practice
- Update ED protocols and integrate into web-based PPM
- Monitor Caregivers performance: provide orientation guidance, coaching and recognition
- Oversees the coordinating, developing, and revising of orientations to meet the needs of new Nursing Caregivers
- Approves Nursing educational modules designed for placement on the My Learning System (LMS)
- Represents the Emergency Departmeent on designated committees and teams
- Leads or assists with system wide initiatives as directed
- Collaborates with EMS agencies to build robust partnerships to serve our community
Job Requirements
| General Requirements | * Current State of Michigan license - RN * Michigan Clinical Nurse Specialist certification and license within 5 years of hired date |
| Work Experience | * At least 6 years of experience working in an emergency department environment with nurses, providers and/or other allied health professionals. * Demonstrates experience in organizing the structure and resources to efficiently and effectively achieve the defined goals and objectives. * Experience with teaching to groups of all sizes. * Understanding of LEAN principles as well as quality improvement initiatives. * Previous preceptor experience. * Demonstrated working experience with information technology in an education or healthcare setting and knowledge of clinical systems and programs preferred. * Leadership/managerial experience at work or a graduate program preferred. * Master's Degree in Nursing preferred. |
| Education | * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills | * Advanced computer skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of products, particularly Word, Excel and Power Point. * Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication skills, and an ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely, organized, confident and professional manner. * A high level of reliability and confidentiality, and the ability to effectively coordinate and prioritize multiple responsibilities. * Must be self-directed, flexible and serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of the Sparrow Hospitals Customer Service & Behavioral Standards of Performance. * An ability to educate and communicate clear expectations of the policies, processes, protocols, and accreditation standards for those learning at Sparrow. * Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient rights, organizational confidentiality, HIPAA Security procedures & protocols as defined under the HIPAA Privacy and Security Procedures |
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
| Shift | Days |
| Degree Type / Education Level | Bachelor's |
| Status | Full-time |
| Facility | Sparrow Hospital |
| Experience Level | 4-9 Years |
