Clinical Nurse Educator- L&D FT

Hunt Regional Healthcare•Greenville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator is a clinically competent, registered professional nurse who evaluates educational needs and learning opportunities for the nursing staff in Women and Infant Services. The Educator coordinates and provides the unit education activities for staff development and new employee orientation and assists the Maternal Program Managers with program development, performance improvement initiatives and advances in clinical knowledge and practices.

Requirements

BSN required
Current RN license with the State of Texas
Appropriate CPR Certification
2 years clinical experience in Labor and Delivery
National Certification in area of specialty required or obtained within first year of employment

Nice To Haves

MSN preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluates educational needs and learning opportunities for nursing staff in Women and Infant Services.
Coordinates and provides unit education activities for staff development and new employee orientation.
Assists Maternal Program Managers with program development, performance improvement initiatives, and advances in clinical knowledge and practices.
Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
Attends required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
Demonstrates proficiency in understanding materials presented during corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
Complies with all HIPAA standards.
Demonstrates strong competency base in clinical and problem-solving skills based on theoretical knowledge, clinical experience, and sound judgment.
Serves as a role model and clinical resource for nursing practice in area of specialty.
Able to identify high-risk patients and assesses progress and appropriateness of interventions.
Utilizes the computer-based charting system to assess and review interventions regarding patient education, care plan development, proper documentation, etc.
Participates in the development, evaluation, and revision of standards, policies, and procedures within an area of expertise.
Uses computer-based charting system to support the creation, enhancement, or revision of nursing policies and procedures.
Coordinates the orientation of new personnel and the maintenance of current competencies for their specific unit.
Contributes to the expansion of nursing knowledge and the clinical application of this knowledge through publications and presentations on clinical topics and issues.
Acts as a role model of professional nursing practice in the Hunt Regional Medical Center and in the community.
Demonstrates knowledge of current practice standards and guidelines and is able to communicate that knowledge to the patient care team.
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care.
Coordinates with Maternal Program Managers educational needs for the Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby staff.
Responsible for developing and teaching educational content.
Attends monthly Maternal Quality meetings, monthly staff meetings, and bi-monthly OB Committee meetings.