Clinical Nurse Educator

Position Summary:

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is a clinical teacher for practicing nurses. The purpose of this position is to increase knowledge, competence, and confidence of the nurse during their assigned shift. The CNE will demonstrate expertise in evidence-based practice, critical thinking, communication and professional behavior utilizing principles of adult learning.

Core Behaviors

Dependability, Attendance and Punctuality.

a. Unscheduled absences and tardiness must be minimal.

b. Properly uses home clock and badges for clocking (if applicable).

c. Calls 2 hours prior to the start of a shift.

d. Demonstrates respect for others time by arriving on time.

e. Is ready to begin work by scheduled start time.

Safety

a. Communication/Teamwork.

b. Safe working practices.

c. Respect for others and patient privacy/dignity.

d. Environment of Care/Employee safety/Emergency management.

e. Incident Reporting.

f. Promotion of safe practices and accident prevention.

g. Hand Hygiene

Compliance and Adherence to Policies, Procedures and Regulations

a. Demonstrates his/her knowledge and willingness to comply with all policies, procedures and regulations.

Organizational Priorities & Position-Specific Responsibilities / Performance Standards

List the major duties/key responsibilities of the position with details on how to achieve that responsibility. Classify each key responsibility under one of the UTMC Organizational Priorities: Service, Efficiency/Effectiveness or Quality/Safety.

Service

Enhances the Patient Experience by teaching and role modeling UTMC's service standards

Efficiency and Effectiveness

Identifies and mentors nurses who need direction with patient care prioritizations

Teaches/demonstrates effective communications skills to include clear articulation of patient's needs, concerns to physician and other care providers

Utilize all teachable moments at the bedside. (Examples: skill training, patient emergencies, protocols, pathways and TJC)

Assists in supporting performance recommendation in collaboration with management team

Quality and Safety

Facilitates learning for clinical nurses in the assessment of patient needs and identification of outcomes

Mentors and guides emergent events

Mentors nursing staff on assessment, care planning, evaluation of intervention and impact on patient outcomes

Reviews patient clinical status, evaluates patient risks, and mitigates any possible adverse outcomes

Marginal Responsibilities

None

Essential Functions

The essential functions are those functions that the team member who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The term "essential functions" does not include marginal functions of the position.

The performance of key responsibilities must meet expectations as defined in the performance standards of this position description.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. A team member who does not meet attendance standards outlined in the Personnel Policy, Attendance and Tardiness, is not qualified for this position.

Ability to report for work in a condition to perform job responsibilities and essential functions in a safe and productive manner.

Ability to meet the physical requirements for the position.

Ability to get along with others and consistently engage in and promote positive interactions in the workplace.

Collaborate with Nursing Supervisor to identify "hotspots" (patients and/or nurses

Will have knowledge of where the staff nurses with less nursing experience are working

Carry a pager and cell phone

Round on each unit obtaining information about patients of concern

Round on each patient of concern - speak directly with primary RN

Round on staff nurses with less than 1 year experience to assess their patient acuity and offer mentorship as needed

Become familiar with nurses with identified learning opportunities

Respond to all RRTs/Intubation Codes/Code Blues

Assist the nurse at bedside with difficult IVs

Round on patients with CVLs/Foleys

Participates in data collection for nursing initiatives

Handoff Reports to NM and CNS

Supervisory Responsibilities

# team members reporting directly to this position

0

# team members reporting indirectly to this position

0

Bloodborne Pathogen Category

Category I

Team members who have routine duties/tasks with potential for exposure to blood and other potentially infective body fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment

Mask with splash shield

N-95 respirator or PAPR

Other eye/face protection as needed

Other protective clothing as needed

Safety goggles

Sterile gloves

Sterile gown

TB mask

Position Qualification:

Education

Degree / Diploma Type

Program

Required/Preferred (and/or)

Bachelors

Nursing

Required

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred

Experience

Years of Experience

Type of Experience

Required/Preferred (and/or)

4-10 years

Healthcare/Medical - Nurse: Registered Nurse

Required

A minimum of 5 years experience (Benner's Term)

Years of Experience can be related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

RN

Registered Nurse in the state of Tennessee or Multi-State Compact License

ACLS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

BLS

Basic Life Support

Sroke Education

Stroke Education

Rapid Response Team Training

Rapid Response Team Training

Comments

Specialty certification and cardiac education

Language Skills

Skill and Description

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication.

Mathematical Skills

Skill and Description

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts, such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability and Description

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbols (formulas, scientific equations, graphs) in the most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Skills and Abilities

Skill/Ability and Description

Knowledge of Microsoft Access

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook

Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of regulatory agency (JCAHO, OSHA, CDC) guidelines/requirements

Ability to operate standard nursing equipment

Demonstrates interpersonal skills

Demonstrates organizational skills

Ability to conduct effective meetings, resolve conflict, manage change and make presentations including huddle and roll call.

Equipment

Calculator

Copier

Fax machine

Multi-line telephone

Nurse call and intercom systems

Computer

Printer

Various other audio/visual equipment