Clinical Staff Educator, (RN), Med/Surg and Critical Care Float, Part Time, Days

Job Title

Clinical Staff Educator (RN) for Med Surg and Critical Care Float Pool

Job Description

UC Health is hiring a part-time Clinical Staff Educator (RN) for Med Surg and Critical Care Float Pool at West Chester Hospital. The Clinical Educator is responsible for providing individualized orientation for new personnel, inservice education, and continuing education programs to meet the identified needs of the staff. The Clinical Educator serves as a resource to the nursing staff. The Clinical Educator assesses, develops, coordinates, and supports educational programs to meet the needs of staff and enhance specific clinical nursing skills. The Clinical Educator also demonstrates the ability to accept, model, and implement change, as well as functions as a role model for clinical staff.

About West Chester Hospital

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region's largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.

West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.

Responsibilities

Patient Population

Engages in population appropriate communication.

Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.

Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.

Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.

Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.

Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.

Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.

Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.

Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.

Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Education component

Identifies with nursing management/staff development/nursing staff educational needs of the associates.

Develops inservice and continuing education programs to meet identified learning needs of the associates by: assessing the learning needs of the associates, planning appropriate programs and learning experiences to meet the identified learning needs of the associates, working with the associates to promote his/her active participation in policies and procedures and standards of care, assisting with required nursing certifications, evaluating the educational programs offered.

Develops or participates in the development of appropriate materials to facilitate the education of associates. Plans for the education of individuals or groups of associates.

Develops and presents educational programs and conferences.

Facilitates the application of appropriate theories of nursing and other sciences.

Collaboration/consultations component

Collaborates with manager/directors to develop strategic plans in area of specialty

Collaborates with manager regarding clinical/educational needs that affect financial and / or labor for specialty area.

Collaborates with nursing and other health care professionals in the establishment of goals and implementation of goals.

Collaborates with the nurse managers and staff to identify clinical activities to facilitate the professional growth of the health care team.

Job Function

Provides leadership in the assessment, development, and implementation of policies and procedures/standards of care that are directly and indirectly related to the area of specialization.

Participates in the organizational effectiveness as related to area of specialization

Facilitates nurse-to-nurse consulting process. Provides associate consultation.

Provides consultation to other hospital departments.

Provides consultation to the community at large.

Facilitates the maintenance of a clean, safe and organized environment; uses supplies, materials, and equipment economically.

Actively participates on organizational committees and meetings within the institution and community.

Actively participates in Quality /Performance Improvement process for the facility.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

Minimum Required: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required. Preferred: Master of Science degree in health related field.

Licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.

Minimum Required: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience.

Preferred: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience.

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today! About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teachinga combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

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