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

Company: Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: November 30, 2019

Job 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 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, 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:
Required Training/Education/Experience/Certification: High School or Equivalent, Masters in Nursing, CA RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, Advanced Fetal Monitoring, preferably RNC-EFM for Women and Children.




Preferred Certification: Certification in specialty (e.g. CCRN, CEN, CMSRN, CNOR, etc.) nursing education (CNE), or nursing professional development.




Knowledge & Skills:


1. Master s Degree in Nursing


2. Current, unencumbered licensure to practice in the State of California


3. Minimum of 5 years 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 Children s 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


Job: Surgical Services
Primary Location: San Luis Obispo, California
Facility: Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
Job Type: Full-time
Shift Type: Rotate

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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