Position Status: Full time Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40
Job Information
Exemption Status: Exempt
A Brief Overview
The High Acuity Clinical Nurse Educator is a professional Registered Nurse with in-depth scientific knowledge, technical expertise, skill and competency that serves as a business partner and resource in the patient care setting and supports nurse and clinical development and ongoing training initiatives. This position participates in the development of clinical education and programs that facilitate forward movement in high acuity health care. Acts as a change agent by suggesting new or innovative approaches based on evidence-based clinical practices that result in improvements in quality outcomes. This role actively collaborates in the entire orientation/onboarding process. This position focuses on High Acuity Services and liaises with the High Acuity Departments (ED, Critical Care, and PACU).
Education Qualifications
Bachelors Degree Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required Masters Degree Preferred
Experience Qualifications
5 years Direct care experience. Required 3 years Direct care nursing experience in a high acuity setting (ED, ICU, PICU, PACU, Cath Lab). Required Experience precepting or mentoring clinical staff. Required Experience developing or delivering training. Preferred Experience with EPIC computer system. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates teaching/leadership skills using creativity, integrity, initiative and communication. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates ability to use basic audiovisual skills. (Required proficiency) Ability to train clinical staff. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse - KSBN Required Basic Life Support - BLS BLS, ALS, ALS, ASLS and PALS are all required within 90 days of hire. Certified Nurse Educator - NLN - Magnet Preferred Trauma Nursing Core Course - TNCC Preferred Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course - ENPC Preferred Certified Emergency Nurse - BCEN - Magnet Preferred Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse - ABPANC - Magnet Preferred FCCS/PFCCS- Fundamentals of Critical Care Support, Pediatric Fundamentals of Critical Care Support and CCRN - Critical Care RN Certification are preferred.
What you will do
Develops plans, presents educational activities within areas of expertise, and directly or indirectly fosters the development of competence in the learner. Act as the nurse expert and provide or coordinate education and training to nurses within the high acuity departments. Works with intra-or interdisciplinary teams, brainstorms and problem solves and participates in educational strategic planning. Ensures that educational activities are congruent with the organization's mission, vision and goals. Provides instruction according to defined course outline, utilizing principles of education appropriate to needs and age of the target population. Identifies follow-up needs of participants and facilitates meeting those needs. Supports the organization's Nurse Residency Program through development and delivery of education throughout the program, with special focus on the High Acuity Residency Track, specifically High Acuity Cluster courses, and ACCURATE simulation. Primary point of contact for collaboration in the development and delivery of high acuity education requested by the ED, CCUs, PICU, Cath Lab, and/or PACU. Acts as a subject matter expert on procedures, medications, and equipment in high acuity areas including, but not limited to: ventilators, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, ventriculostomy drains, post-CABG care, Hemosphere, Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Advanced Stroke Care, CPR, and Vasopressors.
Work Environment
Position is Not Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Physical Demands
Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Working Conditions Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Equal Employment Opportunity
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.