Clinical Nurse Educator

Glens Falls Hospital•City of Glens Falls, NY

About The Position

The Impact You Can Make Team Impact This role supports the development of the Nursing Staff (Registered Nurses and Unlicensed Assistive Personnel) and fosters empowerment through knowledge in order to achieve excellence in evidence-based nursing practice. The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Requirements

BSN required. MSN preferred (degree to be completed within 4 years of accepting position).
3 years of clinical experience required, preferably in an acute care setting.
Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
BLS & ACLS certification required.
American Heart Association Instructor for BLS and/or ACLS (to be obtained within 6 months of hire).
Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of EMR systems.
Knowledge of adult teaching and learning principles
Demonstrated ability to teach individuals and groups of learners.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients and professionals of all disciplines.
Ability to develop broad concepts into practical applications.

Nice To Haves

3 years of classroom/clinical teaching experience preferred.
Demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by previous experience Clinical Nurse Preceptor/Educator experience
ANCC Board Certification in Nursing Professional Development or NLN Certified Nurse Educator preferred (certification to be completed within 4 years of accepting position).
Board Certification in assigned service line specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Organizes, manages, and evaluates nursing orientation, competency programs, and continuing education programs, assuring successful completion at planned intervals. Ensures that education programs are evidence-based and comply with regulatory requirements including documentation of competency.
Assesses educational needs, conducts education programs, and validates staff competence in accordance with Unit-Based standards of practice.
Partners with Nursing Leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Clinical Transition Programs to facilitate Graduate/Registered Nurse transition into clinical practice. Provides consultation and on-going support to Graduate/Registered Nurses in assigned service line departments through Glens Falls Hospital’s ANCC accredited with distinction Nurse Residency Program.
Reviews and revises orientation/competency documents as required. Reviews and revises orientation schedule as needed.
Provides consultation and support to Nursing Staff on all shifts. Rounds on assigned Units. Assists Clinical Nurse Preceptors/Nurse Managers in the assessment of learning needs and the implementation and evaluation of performance improvement plans, as necessary, in order to develop staff competence in the practice area.
Utilizes own clinical competency to promote delivery of high-quality patient care.
Functions as a role model for clinical care.
Implements and evaluates new and existing clinical processes, protocols, and equipment. Provides initial/on-going education to the Nursing Staff.
Supports Clinical Preceptors/Nurse Managers in assuring a comprehensive unit-based orientation for new Nursing Staff. Provides leadership for Clinical Nurse Preceptor Development Programs.
Utilizes e-learning solutions to provide Unit-Based education programs. Provides guidance in e-learning content development as requested.
Supports Clinical Nurses in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Unit-Based education, quality projects, and professional development activities.
Serves as a member and resource of assigned Nursing Councils. In partnership with the Education Department Secretary and Unit-Based Nurse Managers, coordinates clinical experiences for Affiliated Nursing Students.
Identifies, develops, and supports Nursing “Super-Users” to provide Unit-Based training and support to End-Users.
Facilitates review, revision, and development of policies and procedures specific to evidence-based nursing practice.
In partnership with Nurse Managers, identifies and initiates system changes to support improvements in patient care and enhanced workflow and productivity.
Reviews clinical events involving Nursing Staff and provides direct education/support/monitoring as needed for positive patient care outcomes. Ensures nursing peer review is conducted when indicated and reported through a centralized database.
Partners with Nursing Leadership to assure clinical compliance with regulatory agency requirements (i.e., Joint Commission Standards, CMS/COP, NYSDOH, and DNV-GL requirements).
Participates in on-going quality improvement initiatives that impact assigned service line departments.
Design, Implementation, and Optimization of Clinical Information Systems in collaboration with Senior Informatics Nurse Specialist.