Clinical RN Educator NICU

Regional Health Services of Howard County•Waterloo, IA

50d

About The Position

The Waterloo Birth Center consists of labor & delivery, postpartum care, and a Level III NICU. We are a 23 bed unit, with 19 of those rooms being large LDRP that allow for families to stay in one room for the entire stay. We have a two room OR suites for patients needing a c-section. We are one of a very few integrated neonatal intensive care units in the nation. Our NICU infants remain in the LDRP room with the family. This allows for true family centered care and bonding while both recover after delivery. We are blessed with a team of providers that consist of OBGYN doctors and midwives. We have a below average primary c-section rate and a high VBAC success rate. As a Level III NICU, we provide care to infants 28+ weeks gestation. We also have a NICU transport team that typically will help transport infants from smaller hospitals to our NICU when a higher level of care is needed. POSITION PURPOSE Coordinates orientation, continuing education, and staff development for a specific service area. Demonstrates clinical excellence. Functions to support clinical practice through quality improvement evidenced based practice, and thoughtful use of resources. Partners with other members of the leadership team in the service area. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne. Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Requirements

Current Iowa RN License.
Minimum of 3 years specialty nursing experience.
BLS
Mandatory Reporter

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.
Masters Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures that minimal competency requirements, as defined by The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies are met by staff.
In collaboration with department leader, identifies and prioritizes annual competency plan.
Assists in the development of hospital and unit-based competencies.
Integrates current research and trends in healthcare into the development of educational activities and practice.
Develops individualized plans for orienting staff.
Coordinates the orientation process.
As appropriate (per department process), facilitates assignments of orienting personnel with preceptors and daily assignments to assure orientation goals are achieved.
Participates in the ongoing performance appraisals of staff members, especially during the orientation phase.
Provides timely, constructive feedback to help staff continuously improve performance.
Directs unit-based preceptors to insure achievement of outcomes.
Evaluates effectiveness of the orientation and staff development programs.
Evaluates ongoing education needs of the staff to assure the delivery of safe, competent care.
Collaborates with service line leadership to establish annual education goals.
Provides professional and educational opportunities for the staff through in-services, and other educational opportunities.
Participates, coordinates, and tracks on-going efforts of Registered Nurses related to the Professional Development Model of Nursing.
Participates in organizational committees, task forces or projects, which support organizational goals with linkages to education.
Leads programs, projects and committees as needed.
Takes initiative to build constructive working relationships both with and between departments.
Assists with the development of staff through coaching, counseling, and documentation.
Creates an interactive learning environment for individuals and teams providing a variety of learning methods.
Facilitates the change process among staff to meet changing needs in a dynamic health care environment.
Assists with interviewing and decision-making process for new hires per department processes.
Uses knowledge of organizational resources to guide decision making.
Consistently researches new ideas, methods, practices and processes for continual improvement of efficiencies and effectiveness of the care delivery and professional practice model.
Develops and monitors compliance with standards of practice, structured care methodologies; and other organization/unit guidelines.
Supports staff in the daily management of the patient.
Facilitates problem-solving techniques among staff.
Supports and encourage strategic thinking, critical thinking, new ideas, professional growth, adult learning and open communication with collaborative relationships.