High Acuity Clinical Nurse Educator - Clinical Education - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

42d

About The Position

The High Acuity Clinical Nurse Educator is a professional Registered Nurse with in-depth scientific knowledge, technical expertise, skill and competency that serves as a business partner and resource in the patient care setting and supports nurse and clinical development and ongoing training initiatives. This position participates in the development of clinical education and programs that facilitate forward movement in high acuity health care. Acts as a change agent by suggesting new or innovative approaches based on evidence-based clinical practices that result in improvements in quality outcomes. This role actively collaborates in the entire orientation/onboarding process. This position focuses on High Acuity Services and liaises with the High Acuity Departments (ED, Critical Care, and PACU).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required
5 years Direct care experience. Required
3 years Direct care nursing experience in a high acuity setting (ED, ICU, PICU, PACU, Cath Lab). Required
Experience precepting or mentoring clinical staff. Required
Demonstrates teaching/leadership skills using creativity, integrity, initiative and communication. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates ability to use basic audiovisual skills. (Required proficiency)
Ability to train clinical staff. (Required proficiency)
Registered Nurse - KSBN Required
Basic Life Support - BLS BLS, ALS, ALS, ASLS and PALS are all required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Preferred
Experience developing or delivering training. Preferred
Experience with EPIC computer system. Preferred
Certified Nurse Educator - NLN - Magnet Preferred
Trauma Nursing Core Course - TNCC Preferred
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course - ENPC Preferred
Certified Emergency Nurse - BCEN - Magnet Preferred
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse - ABPANC - Magnet Preferred
FCCS/PFCCS- Fundamentals of Critical Care Support, Pediatric Fundamentals of Critical Care Support and CCRN – Critical Care RN Certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops plans, presents educational activities within areas of expertise, and directly or indirectly fosters the development of competence in the learner.
Act as the nurse expert and provide or coordinate education and training to nurses within the high acuity departments.
Works with intra-or interdisciplinary teams, brainstorms and problem solves and participates in educational strategic planning.
Ensures that educational activities are congruent with the organization’s mission, vision and goals.
Provides instruction according to defined course outline, utilizing principles of education appropriate to needs and age of the target population.
Identifies follow-up needs of participants and facilitates meeting those needs.
Supports the organization’s Nurse Residency Program through development and delivery of education throughout the program, with special focus on the High Acuity Residency Track, specifically High Acuity Cluster courses, and ACCURATE simulation.
Primary point of contact for collaboration in the development and delivery of high acuity education requested by the ED, CCUs, PICU, Cath Lab, and/or PACU.
Acts as a subject matter expert on procedures, medications, and equipment in high acuity areas including, but not limited to: ventilators, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, ventriculostomy drains, post-CABG care, Hemosphere, Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Advanced Stroke Care, CPR, and Vasopressors.
Works collaboratively with leadership and subject matter experts to understand desired performance, assess learning needs, and develop appropriate training solutions.
Participates in orientation and ongoing educational needs as a presenter and content designer.
Incorporates regulatory accreditation requirements into improvement projects.
Manage multiple projects concurrently, maintaining details and meeting deadlines.
Stays involved in identifying process and staff efficiencies within the patient care setting.
Takes action to stay abreast of current and evolving learning trends, instructional methods/techniques and emerging technologies.
Maintains fiscal responsibility for assigned educational activities.
Serves as a mentor to clinical staff, and identify growth opportunities and educational needs for practicing clinical staff.
Maintains current knowledge of trends in area of expertise.
Promotes critical thinking among clinical staff, and show commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
Evaluates outcomes of educational endeavors and tracks learner outcomes in line with evidence-based practice.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned