Nurse Educator - Med/Surg

Trinity Health

5d•$35 - $56

About The Position

The Nurse Educator/Clinical Practice Specialist (CPS) is the clinical expert in evidence-based nursing practice within a specialty area. The CPS functions both autonomously and in collaboration with other health care providers to manage, support, and coordinate the care of acute and/or critically ill patients. This position is responsible and accountable for: Designing, implementing, and evaluating both patient-specific and population-based programs of care. Providing leadership in advancing the practice of nursing to achieve quality and cost effective patient outcomes as well as provide leadership of multidisciplinary groups in designing and implementing innovative alternative solutions that address system problems and/or patient care issues. Providing clinical teaching and supervision, and directing patient assignment for new and experienced staff. Directing and providing staff development, including training and orientation. Participating in performance evaluation and management including verbal coaching and counseling. The authority to exercise these responsibilities often requires the use of independent judgement. The CPS supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

Requirements

Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
National certification in clinical specialty required – must be acquired by the end of the probationary 6th month period to remain in the role. Role certification upon hire preferred.
BLS and/or ACLS Instructor Status preferred.
Masters Degree required – clinical or non-clinical focus.
Teaching experience preferred.
Minimum five (5) years related clinical experience. If hired with a substantially different clinical knowledge set, the candidate will be expected to demonstrate clinical expertise in the practice area within 6 months.
Demonstrated skills at the level of an advanced practice nurse as evidenced by portfolio, recommendation letters, references, interview, and demonstration in leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and change
To utilize evidence to develop, teach, guide, and implement practice standards and policies.
Demonstrated ability at the level of an advanced practice nurse Available to meet educational needs on all shifts.
Computer skills using various applications: Internet, email, word processing, presentation, and database.

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and evaluating both patient-specific and population-based programs of care.
Providing leadership in advancing the practice of nursing to achieve quality and cost effective patient outcomes as well as provide leadership of multidisciplinary groups in designing and implementing innovative alternative solutions that address system problems and/or patient care issues.
Providing clinical teaching and supervision, and directing patient assignment for new and experienced staff.
Directing and providing staff development, including training and orientation.
Participating in performance evaluation and management including verbal coaching and counseling.