Transition to Practice Facilitator (RN Required)

Transition To Practice Facilitator (RN Required)

The Transition To Practice Facilitator coordinates the orientation of new staff members to nursing inpatient units. Partners with preceptors, CTLs, Unit Director and Clinical Unit Educator to ensure that all staff are clinically competent. Coordinates orientation of new employees to nursing inpatient units LPN and Ancillary positions. Assesses the needs of the new employee and partners with preceptors, CTLs, Unit Director, Clinical Unit Educator and Education and Organizational Development department to provide education based on learning assessment, observations, and feedback of staff members on the units.

The Transition to Nursing Practice Facilitator:

• Coordinates the orientation of new staff members to nursing inpatient units. Partners with preceptors, CTLs, Unit Director and Clinical Unit Educator to ensure that all staff are clinically competent.
• Coordinates orientation of new employees to nursing inpatient units LPN and Anncillary positions.
• Assesses the needs of the new employee and partners with preceptors, CTLs, Unit Director, Clinical Unit Educator and Education and Organizational Development department to provide education based on learning assessment, observations, and feedback of staff members on the units.
• Coordinates of preceptor/assistive staff assignments for new employees with preceptors and unit directors.
• Develops an orientation calendar for each new employee. Including classes scheduled by Education and Organizational Development and orientation shifts and name of Preceptor.
• Ensures appropriate scheduling of live and on line classes.
• Developing and following up on employee goals, providing a positive learning environment for the employee and ensuring a smooth transition of transfer employees along with leaders
• Partners with unit to ensure that new hire is welcomed and acclimated to the unit culture.
• Collaborates with unit director and preceptor to assign all licensed staff a mentor (unit staff member other than preceptor to serve as an ongoing resource and support) for the first year. The relationship would begin once orientation is completed.
• Greets new hire employees and ensures their successful onboarding to the units. Meets with new licensed staff informally at least every two weeks. Collaborates with preceptor to schedule a meeting with new hire and unit director every two weeks.
• Responsible for monitoring and tracking the orientation status of each new employee.
• Intervenes and recommends developing an action plan for those not on track. Provides solutions.
• Makes recommendations for revising unit orientation plans based on feedback from new hires and input from staff.
• Collaborates with Nursing Onboarding Manager on training, orientation and recruitment in order to maximize services offered.
• Identifies and monitors orientation and continuing education requirements to maintain compliance with all accrediting, regulating and credentialing agencies.
• Assists and makes recommendations for Preceptor Development
• Serves as a resource for preceptors. Develops relationships with unit preceptors and is a member of the Nursing Education Council.
• Ensures that staff who work on off-shifts and weekends are appropriately supported.
• Coordinates mechanisms to provide regular communication with new hires.
• Serves as a liaison between preceptor/manager and new hire to resolve learning/adjustment difficulties.
• Assess and monitor progress of new graduate RNs during first year of employment and intervene as appropriate:
• Initiate peer support groups
• Make referrals to Career Planning and Transition
• Conducts surveys
• Partners with preceptors, CTLs, Unit Director and Clinical Unit Educator to ensure that all staff are clinically competent.
• Observes new hires performing in their role and validates competencies as appropriate.
• Shadows new hires who are not meeting orientation milestones and targets to better understand their learning needs.
• Participates in unit in-services and clinical education sessions.
• Develops a work schedule that provides visibility and rounding on all assigned units.
• Uses discretion and independent judgement on a daily basis within the duties and responsibilities of position.

What We Require:

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience: Must have knowledge/experience in nursing principles and theory, skills in applying adult learning principles, assessment and evaluation skills, skills in interpreting complex data, knowledge of evidence-based nursing, Joint Commission accreditation standards, and Virginia nursing licensure requirements. Must have strong oral and written communication skills, project management skills, time management skills, organizational skills, training skills, customer service skills, and strong follow up skills. Must be able to think critically, be creative and have the ability to take initiative to improve processes. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Must be a team player. Must have a minimum of 3 years of current acute care/PCU level clinical experience. Must have passion for teaching nurses and a desire to stay competent in nursing skills.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or new graduate of approved program eligible to sit for the Virginia licensure exam. AHA BLS-HCP required and must be maintained. May be required to obtain/maintain, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on specific work unit. Life Support: n/a.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Keyboarding skills and computer literacy required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. Must be able to meet essential job functions.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range:

$76,689.60 - $115,044.80

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training