RN Clinical Educator Peri Operative Services Full Time Days

Company: Sierra Vista Regional Med Ctr
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Description

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 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

This position is part of the Clinical education team that supports the needs of the facilities throughout that market. Under the guidance of the Market Education Director, the Clinical Educator collaborates with facility/market nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. The educator acts as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff at Tenet Healthcare. The Nursing Educator implements a comprehensive education program for his/her assigned units while following and contributing to Tenet educational goals and vision. Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to orientation, continuing education and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to process, performance and service-delivery consultation and contributions to the organization through councils, committees and workgroups.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Clinical Education

• Supports the educational needs for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences and learning technologies.
• Implements Tenet comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of the nursing staff, with specific focus for his/her units/clinics, which supports the Tenet model of professional nursing practice.
• Ensures all program/ course revisions meet the Department of Nursing and regulatory expectations and standards. Adheres to national education practice standards and stays abreast of current research into nursing education practice. Programs are executed and revised based on adult learning principles, organizational and learning theory consistent with Tenet endorsed philosophy and direction.
• Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities.
• Delivers/coordinates other educational programs as directed (e.g., Grand Rounds, in-services, continuing education, job-specific and specialty curricula) to support competence and professional growth of Tenet nursing staff.
• Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as a role model through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring.
• Serves as a facilitator to nurse residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice.
  Participates in continuing education provider unit learning. Evaluates nursing education activities which qualify for continuing education credit. Participates in activities to keep abreast of the changes to market/facility policies/procedures of the provider unit, and the expectations of the educator role.
  
  • Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested.
  • Provides guidance, resources and knowledge for professional growth of others.
  • Mentors colleagues, other nurses, students and others as appropriate.
  • Participates in quality performance improvement activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned/required.
    Minimum Experience
    
    Qualifications:
    
    Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education or related specialty
    
    2 years nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
    
    Current State Licenses & Certifications (BLS, ACLS)
    
    Job: Educators/Specialists/Advanced Practice
    
    Primary Location: San Luis Obispo, California
    
    Facility: Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
    
    Job Type: Full-time
    
    Shift Type: Days
    
    Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
    
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