Clinical Educator

Loretto Hospital•Chicago, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Educator provides clinical orientations, competency assurance, on-going education opportunities and program development. Maintains treatment activities of the department in compliance with standards of practice, policies and procedures, and regulatory standards: IDPH and the Illinois Mental Health Code. Creates a safe, therapeutic environment that respects the rights of all patients and provides treatment interventions appropriate for the age, developmental status, culture, spiritual beliefs and sexual orientation of each patient.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing preferred
Minimal level of preparation and training normally required for the job.
Must have a minimum of three years' clinical experience.
Language and communication skills of seeing, listening, reading, writing and speaking are necessary to effectively process and present information in English. Accurate mathematical calculations are required.
Critical Care Unit, Behavioral Health and Medical Surgical experience required
Current Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of Illinois.
Current CPR and CPI Certification.
Must be able to communicate clearly and precisely, both orally and written.
Interpersonal congeniality.
Full working knowledge and skills in care of mental illness.
Analytical reasoning ability; ability to adapt theory and/ or practice.
Makes decisions quickly and accurately, a growing knowledge of nursing theory and practice, skill in handling stressful situations in a calm manner and in problem identification and solution.
Basic communication skills and good working knowledge of clinical care and practice.
Follows proper lines of authority and able to listen, plan and problem solve.
Must demonstrate core competency required for job performance.

Responsibilities

Utilizes knowledge, current theory and the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to improve quality of patient care.
Assists unit managers and clinical staff in the development and implementation of creative programs and practices.
Acts as a patient advocate to meet the need of the whole patient; physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual.
Demonstrates problem solving skills through analysis, objectivity and foresight.
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrates the ability to monitor the patient's bio/psycho/social/cultural/spiritual needs, maintain a safe environment, provide patient/family education and discharge planning needs.
Assists in ensuring hospital compliance with the Mental Health Code, Health Department and other regulatory bodies.
Functions in a supportive role, one that involves providing guidance and being a sounding board.
Develop skills, knowledge and abilities of employees through coaching and development approached.
Communicates in a professional manner emphasizing objectivity and nonjudgmental viewpoints.
Provide on-going orientation and professional development for all levels of personnel within the critical care team.
Conducts all practices according to applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.
Contributes to all aspects of departmental planning as a member of the management team.
Demonstrates effective leadership practices that promote teamwork and productivity.
Promotes the growth and development of the unit manager and assistant manager to find solutions for their needs and problems.
Assists or collaborates in the planning, organization and direction of department success.
Demonstrates a keen awareness of organizational goals and philosophy through program design and implementation.
Attends mandatory in services related to safety and infection control.
Demonstrates effective human resource development and education with the hospital to achieve and maintain quality services and positive employee relations.
Works closely with the Director of Staff Development and clinical managers to develop and implement competency modules.
Establishes and supports an environment conducive to the development and enhancement of working relationships.
Facilitates the implementation of department/hospital's goals and objectives by accepting additional assignments and assisting others as needed.
Organizes work procedures to generate acceptable levels of productivity.
Completes appropriate volume of work while maintaining quality standards.
Demonstrates promptness and regularity in being at work
Demonstrates ability to prioritize activities appropriately.
Adjusts work schedule to accommodate changing priorities.
Demonstrates a high degree of drive and creativity and has the ability to start and accomplish work.
Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner.
Utilizes proper CPI and restraint methods to deescalate and/or restrain agitated patients.
Follows established emergency, infection control and/or universal precautions procedures as required.
Follows all policies and procedures related to departmental/hospital security, confidentiality and ethics.
Follows all policies and procedures related to the provision of a safe environment of care appropriate to the age, developmental status, culture, spiritual beliefs and sexual orientation of each patient.
Takes initiative in identifying departmental and hospital wide quality improvement indictors.
Actively participates in ongoing department quality improvement activities.
Participates in departmental and hospital wide quality improvement committees, when requested.
Knows the rights of patients and provides service that respects these rights.
Ensures that all communications and job activities result in a positive customer experience.
Serves as a role model and demonstrates courteous, professional guest relations in representing the institution.
Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.