Clinician Educator / Cardiology Stepdown Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a Clinician Educator, Cardiology Stepdown department responsible for being a capable clinician educator who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. This RN professional can apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for them. RN Clinician Educator Regarded as clinical expert and role model in application of the nursing process and evidence-based practice to manage the complex care needs of specific patient populations. Serves as a resource person to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members. Applies principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty. Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames. Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms. Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes. Role models time management skills through example. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence-based practice. Demonstrates proficiency in teaching and precepting skills. Facilitates development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills. Assists with the development of staff portfolios. Assists the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment. Based on needs assessments, assists CNS and UD to provide assurance that staff have opportunities to acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill role expectations. Coordinates unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors. Works with preceptors to individualizes unit orientation. Assists departmental or unit teams in developing annual competency checklists. Under direction of the CNS and Unit Director, assists with meeting the education and training needs of staff. Assumes a staff level leadership and resource role with the interdisciplinary team. Contributes to evaluating the use of resources and to cost containment activities. Assists with the development of clinical leadership and critical thinking skills in others. Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills. Under direction of the CNS and UD, Integrates patient /family education activities into unit based staff development and continuing education programs. Collaborates with management and patient/family advisory council to develop standardized teaching materials for patient and family learning needs. Models effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Effectively elicits integrates cultural beliefs and values from of patients and integrates these into overall patient management and education. Utilizes patient and staff satisfaction feedback as a factor in designing refining and revising education programs. Respects and maintains confidential information. Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments. Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position. Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.
A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification
Must complete UNE criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488.
PLAN: Meets all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
Completion of VIP or EBP Project.
Achieves points/electives and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
Completion of formal preceptor training workshop.

Nice To Haves

MSN or DNP
Nursing certification preferred
ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Be a capable clinician educator who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations.
Apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for them.
Serve as a resource person to physicians, nurses, patients, and family members.
Apply principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions to promote staff development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.
Role model expert communication skills to colleagues through example.
Demonstrate foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience.
Be recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty.
Complete employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.
Identify the need for revision and evaluate the effectiveness of operational forms.
Provide and coordinate the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.
Role model time management skills through example.
Ensure compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.
Remain informed of innovative clinical trends through bench marking and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate proficiency in teaching and precepting skills.
Facilitate development of unit preceptors including effective delegation and interpersonal skills.
Assist with the development of staff portfolios.
Assist the CNS and Unit Director to conduct annual educational needs assessment.
Based on needs assessments, assist CNS and UD to provide assurance that staff have opportunities to acquire necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill role expectations.
Coordinate unit based clinical orientation program for new staff, students and preceptors.
Work with preceptors to individualize unit orientation.
Assist departmental or unit teams in developing annual competency checklists.
Under direction of the CNS and Unit Director, assist with meeting the education and training needs of staff.
Assume a staff level leadership and resource role with the interdisciplinary team.
Contribute to evaluating the use of resources and to cost containment activities.
Assist with the development of clinical leadership and critical thinking skills in others.
Demonstrate and role model effective communication skills.
Under direction of the CNS and UD, integrate patient /family education activities into unit based staff development and continuing education programs.
Collaborate with management and patient/family advisory council to develop standardized teaching materials for patient and family learning needs.
Model effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Effectively elicit and integrate cultural beliefs and values from patients and integrate these into overall patient management and education.
Utilize patient and staff satisfaction feedback as a factor in designing, refining, and revising education programs.
Respect and maintain confidential information.
Meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
Achieve points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.