RN/Clinical Educator - Surgery (880210) $30,000 sign on bonus

Company: Veritas Global Consulting Group, LLC
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

JOB CODE: (880210) RN/Clinical Educator (Surgery) LOCATION: Central Coast (CA) Enjoy up to a $30,000 sign on bonus with this great opportunity to join a health care system renowned as an innovative leader with a network spanning over 70 acute care hospitals and more than 170 outpatient centers nationwide with more than 100,000 professionals committed to providing high quality care to patients in the communities they serve. Be a part of a team delivering the perfect combination of excellent patient care with compassion and at the same time, enjoy working for an organization that offers a culture of respect and collaboration attracting some of the best physicians, skilled nurses, and compassionate caregivers, along with extensive resources, comprehensive educational programs, real advancement potential, and a spirit of inclusion and teamwork! One of its hospitals located in the Central Coast is seeking an experienced Clinical Educator (Surgery) to join their team in their 160+ hospital bed facility. The hospital puts advanced technology into the hands of experienced medical specialists to deliver quality healthcare to Central Coast residents and visitors. Its distinct, high-level services include neurosurgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, perinatology (high-risk pregnancy), neonatology (high-risk newborn care), pediatrics and trauma. The hospital houses the largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the county and serves as the countys designated trauma center. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has been serving the community since 1959. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, including a matching 401(k), several health and dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions. The Clinical Educator is an experienced professional registered nurse who utilizes evidence-based practice for the achievement of organizational goals related to nursing education and professional practice. The Clinical Educator serves as an educator, consultant, facilitator, and resource for nursing staff. The Clinical Educator possesses in-depth scientific knowledge, technical expertise, skill, and competence. The Clinical Educator utilizes a collaborative approach to communicate among all care providers to optimize the efficiency and efficacy of patient care. In this role, the Clinical Educator is a change agent and suggests new and innovative approaches that result in sustained performance improvement. Reports to Department Director and Manager. Sign on bonus eligible with 2+ years of Operating Room RN experience DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: Development, Implementation, Coordination, and Evaluation of Education/Educational Programs Develops and coordinates new and existing employee orientation programs. Schedules new employees for required orientation components and monitors their progression. Creates, reviews, and revises orientation pathways and competencies, annually. Evaluates educational programs for effectiveness and impact. Provides Director/Manager with annual program evaluation summary. Creates and provides educational and professional development opportunities that enhance empirical outcomes, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, transformational leadership, new knowledge, innovations, and improvements. Evaluates and tracks programs and other educational/professional development offerings for sustained improvement and outcomes. Performs learning needs assessment (annually and ad hoc). Develops educational programs based on needs. Provides training reports to assist staff in achieving high completion rates for assigned departments. Ensures educational activities are congruent with organizational pillars, mission, vision, values, goals, current, nationally recognized standards of practice and regulatory requirements. Identifies and develops high-risk, low-volume clinical competencies that are reviewed, annually, and as needed. Provides didactic classes, self-study modules, and learning opportunities to staff members. Evaluates on-going needs, competence, and post-education outcomes. Implements a variety of teaching strategies tailored to the learners characteristics, learning needs, cultural perspectives, and outcome objectives. Plans professional development programs that are culturally relevant and that incorporate concepts of multicultural and multigenerational education. Creates, maintains, and reviews annual competencies for preceptors and Advanced Clinical Nurses. Utilizes complex patient care situations to develop critical thinking skills among the staff. Leadership and Collaboration: Works with Nursing Directors and Managers to create educational content that meets department specific needs. Provides guidance, educational support, and leadership throughout the organization. Encourages staff to pursue higher education, certification, and attend/participate in professional development activities. Models behaviors that reflect participation and leadership in activities within the organization, such as serving in key roles on committees, and councils. Participates in and supports RN Orientation and Residency Standardization. Evaluations Provides input with resident, preceptor, and new hire evaluations as needed. Assumes responsibility for projects and is self-directed in autonomously moving charge forward, while identifying when guidance and/or assistance is needed. Supports lifelong learning in collaboration with academic institutions, healthcare organizations, professional nursing organizations, and other nursing professional development specialists. Quality and Performance Improvement: Collects data to evaluate the transition of education/learning to clinical practice and to assess needs for further learning. Shares information with appropriate individuals regarding necessary changes and/or compliance concerns. Works collaboratively to develop and implement process changes to achieve compliance. Monitors performance improvement, creates, implements, measures, and monitors educational plans to meet performance and quality improvement needs and initiatives. Provides education that aligns with regulatory, best practice, and evidence-based standards. Participates in the development, education, and communication of policies and procedures as appropriate. Creates and implements training/educational programs focused on identified performance improvement and organizational initiatives. Participates in continued survey-readiness activities and provides education as appropriate. Creates and implements education action plans based on survey findings (actual and readiness). Integrates research into practice and develops staff members knowledge and skills in the research process, as well as fosters the use of systematic evaluative research with regard to clinical and educational data. Incorporates LEAN methodology into daily practice. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Masters Degree in Nursing 2. Current, unencumbered licensure to practice in the State of California 3. Minimum of five (5) years if clinical experience in area of expertise 4. Computer literacy including Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) 5. Exceptional relationship management skills and professional demeanor. Must be regarded as a role model to elevate nursing, education, and professional practice. 6. Understanding of adult learning principles and the ability to apply them in course instruction. 7. Understanding of change management principles. Ability to be a change agent by being a champion for change and participating in change processes. 8. Proven ability in critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, analytical/qualitative analysis, time management and priority setting. 9. Demonstrated ability to function both autonomously and collaboratively within a team. 10. Relevant professional organization membership 11. Strong communication and leadership skills 12. Ability to work flexible hours to meet education needs of all nursing staff (day, night, weekend shifts). 13. Performs other relevant duties as assigned 14. Maintains current knowledge regarding education, nationally recognized standards of practice and regulatory requirements 15. Relevant certification in specialty area within 1 year of hire 16. NICU and Pediatrics is a shared educator role that requires CNS certification and knowledge of CCS (California Childrens Services) standards. 17. BLS provider status current at all times 18. Current AHA provider status according to specialty: NICU NRP and S.T.A.B.L.E Pediatrics PALS Perinatal NRP and ACLS-OB ICU/Tele/PCU/ED/Peri-Op ALS 19. Preferred Certification: Certification in specialty (e.g., CCRN, CEN, CMSRN, CNOR, etc.) nursing education (CNE) or nursing professional development. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. For consideration, please send us your CV/resume in MS Word format only. If there is a viable match, one of our consultants will contact you within 24-48 hours.To ensure that our response to your application reaches your INBOX (not your junk or spam folder), please add our email address, jobs@VeritasConsultingLLC.com, to your Safe Senders list or to your Address Book.

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