Clinical Educator - Van Nuys, United States - Valley Presbyterian

Valley Presbyterian
Valley Presbyterian
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Van Nuys, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Employment Status:

Full Time Hours Per Pay Period)

  • Job Category:

Nursing

  • Salary Range (DOE):

$ $73.26 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:


The
Clinical Educatoris accountable for assessing and managing nursing and support staff's competencies by continually assessing and monitoring methods for improving patient care.

Serving as a role model, the Clinical Educator provides clinical and professional guidance, makes ethical decisions in practice and conducts needs assessments.

S/he provides education programs that meet the needs of the patients, staff, and the organization. The Clinical Educator serves as a professional practice and clinical expert at the bedside and in the classroom.

S/he will participate in independent and collaborative research activities that align with the mission/vision/values, identifying quality/performance improvement opportunities, and addressing staff development issues as needed throughout the organization.


EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Minimum 3 years in specialty area of practice, in acute care setting.
  • Effective communication skills including speaking, enunciating, and writing. Able to receive and give information in person, by telephone, and in writing

EDUCATION:


  • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Education or related field
  • Masters in Nursing, Education or related field

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:


  • Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Current BLS certification, ACLS in adult care units, PALS in units caring for children,
  • Women/

Children Services:
ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP equivalent as appropriate to specialty.

  • LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment
  • ANCC certification in specialty area preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(
These are the essential job functions for this position. The essential functions of this job include, but may not be limited to those listed in this job description.

Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others):


Patient Care

  • Assures the stages of the patient care process occur, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation through mentoring and policy/standards development
  • Orients new staff to their physical environments, safety requirments, and patient care areas as identified in the competency checklists and performance appraisal tools.
  • Demonstrates advanced clinical skills, and independent judgment.
  • Assures appropriate patient education and assists staff, as appropriate, in adhering to the professional and clinical standards
  • Assists the staff in accommodating special patient needs by serving as a consultant and/or providing alternative materials or resources
  • Serves as a resource in utilizing hospital wide documentation tools and technology (electronic health record) according to professional standards, regulatory requirements and hospital policies
  • Functions as a patient advocate through independent intervention, as deemed appropriate, and through assuring adherence to required standards initiated by the Patient Representative and Ethics Committee when necessary.
  • Facilitates bedside educational needs and care conferences on complex patients/families.

Education

  • Identifies learning needs through employee and patient needs assessments
  • Demonstrates sound knowledge of Adult Education Principles and educational theories, principles and methods.
  • Designs educational activities/programs, based on adult education principles, that align with standards/program objectives and goals
  • Implements educational activities/programs relevant to learning needs of participants and goals of the organization
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of educational activities/programs
  • Collaborates with nurse leaders in preparation of 90day evaluation of Nurse Residents and orientees.
  • Completes documentation for class presentations in a timely manner; prepares education documents/education files/staff development tools according to standardized methods/tools
  • Contributesto policy development and evaluation
  • Understands Administrative, Patient Care and Departmental policies and procedures at an expert level.
  • Contributes to preparation and monitoring of ongoing compliance with regulatory standards
  • Conducts concurrent monitoring activities for documented competencies and makes appropriate changes in educational strategies. Uses QI data in development of educational activities.
  • Demonstrates ability to use appropriate independent judgment in the development and coordination of education and staff development programs.
  • Discusses issues of concern directly with others, reporting to Director only when attempts at resolution are not succeeding
  • Actively serves on committees on a voluntary and appointed basis at hospital, medical, department and area leve
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