Clinical Education Specialist-ACGT-Temporary

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Clinical Education Specialist ACGT is a registered nurse who influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners. The Clinical Educational Specialist supports lifelong learners in an interprofessional environment that facilitates continuous development. The Clinical Education Specialist serves as a Learning Facilitator, Change Agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for Scientific Inquiry, Advocate for the Nursing Professional Development Specialty, and Partner for Practice Transition. Specific responsibilities include: onboarding/orientation, competency management, education, professional role development, research/evidence-based practice/quality improvement, and collaborative partnerships. This role will bring unique experience in cancer and blood disorders to prepare for the opening of the ACGT Unit. The position provides mentoring and coaching to learners. As needed and in support of the Performance Management Process, provides feedback to learners’ leadership teams.

Requirements

Master’s in Nursing required
Minimum ten years of acute care nursing experience in pediatric cancer and blood disorders
Current CT, NY or MA RN Licensure
CPHON or CPON certification required
Knowledge of adult instructional methods and theories, learning concepts, and evaluation
Knowledge of nursing and professional development practice
Knowledge of Regulatory/Compliance/Joint Commission standards
Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing
Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills, as well as an ability to communicate effectively within a team, across disciplines, and with patients and families
High level customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with others
High Emotional Intelligence
Positive attitude and engaging personality
Strong instructional design/training skills
Must be comfortable facilitating training or presenting information in front of a large group.
Well-developed critical thinking and problem solving skills
Leadership and management skills or potential to learn including communication, conflict resolution, team building, problem solving and decision making
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite products and the ability to learn and use the organization’s Learning Management System
Ability to function independently, prioritize and manage time
Ability to have a flexible schedule to best meet employee learning needs
Ability to demonstrate all of the Connecticut Children’s Leadership core behaviors, values and code of conduct or demonstrate the potential to do so
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a professional role model
Ability to contribute to quality assurance programs, and enforce organizational and unit policies, procedures and standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

Nice To Haves

Education and experience in Professional Development/education is strongly preferred
Experience in adult learning and program development

Responsibilities

Analyzes issues, trends, and supporting data to determine the needs of individuals, organizations and communities in relation to health care specifically related to cancer and blood disorders in children.
Collects data and information to validate an identified gap in professional practice and to determine the specific knowledge, skill or practice deficit or opportunity.
Identifies desired outcomes of the educational plan.
Establishes a plan that prescribes strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomes.
Implements the identified plan.
Coordinates educational initiatives and activities along with unit educator and unit leadership.
Employs strategies to facilitate positive learning and practice environments.
Provides consultation to influence plans, enhance the abilities of others, and effect change.
Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Integrates ethics in all areas of practice.
Maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing and professional development practice.
Acts as a champion of scientific inquiry, generating new knowledge and integrating best available evidence into practice.
Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing professional development practice.
Acts as a change agent within all settings.
Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
Collaborates with interprofessional teams, leaders, stakeholders, and others to facilitate nursing and positive outcomes for consumers.
Evaluates personal practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines and relevant statues, rules, and regulations.
Considers factors related to quality, safety, effectiveness and cost regarding professional development activities and expected outcomes.
Advances the profession and the specialty through mentoring and contributions to the professional development of others.
Demonstrates support for the mission, values, and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children’s standards.
Demonstrates ownership and accountability to department and organization outcomes.