RN Surgery Clinical Educator Full Time Rotate $30k Sign On Bonus

Company: Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description:

Description: Sign On bonus eligible with 2+ years O.R. RN experience As the largest hospital in San Luis Obispo County, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center strives to produce optimal outcomes and exceptional patient experiences to the community it serves. With 164 beds and hundreds of physicians, Sierra Vista 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. Sierra Vista houses the largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between Santa Barbara and Salinas, the only dedicated pediatric unit in San Luis Obispo County and serves as the county s designated trauma center. Sierra Vista is recognized as a leader in orthopedics, cancer care and is a Joint Commission accredited primary stroke center. Sierra Vista is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has been serving the community since 1959. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions. Position Summary: 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 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 learner s 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 Tenet 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, pr

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