Staff Development Nurse

Best Care•Omaha, NE

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Methodist Corporate Office Address: 825 S 169th St. - Omaha, NE Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, hours between 8am - 5pm Responsible for coordinating onboarding and orientation for nursing and clinical staff. This position is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating learning programs to ensure annual and ongoing skills competencies are met.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required
Minimum 3 years clinical nursing experience required
Experience in an education or equivalent role preferred
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to learn, retain and utilize computer skills
Detail oriented, with proven organizational skills to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and see projects through to completion on deadline
Strong skills in written and verbal communications, with the ability to collaborate productively in a team environment and to convey complex clinical information in a clear, concise manner
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Weight Demands Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Sitting
Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Keyboarding/typing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive Motions Stooping/bending Twisting
Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Grasping Hearing Reaching Seeing/Visual Speaking/talking Standing Walking
Not Related: Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
Rare (1-33%): - Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.)
Occasionally (34%-66%): Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Equipment/Machinery/Tools Explosives (pressurized gas) Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
Frequent (67%-100%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nursing and/or Education (MSN) preferred
Experience in an education or equivalent role preferred
Ambulatory/Outpatient experience preferred
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

Develop and Lead Onboarding and Orientation of New Staff – 50%
Oversee the day-to-day operations of onboarding for new employees
Develop orientation plan for clinical staff in the ambulatory setting (primary care and specialty care areas)
Contribute to the development of the onboarding/orientation program
Collaborate with clinic leadership to monitor completion of learning/competency requirements
Perform documentation audits for employee skills assessments
Identify, plan and implement staff development initiatives that will enhance the acquisition of knowledge and skills – 25%
Develops, implements, and evaluates educational materials, instructional programs, and e-learning programs for preceptors and clinical staff
Serves as a clinical resource and role model for preceptors and staff in developing clinical knowledge, skills, and abilities
Partner with learning center, clinic leadership, and preceptors to facilitate competency in critical thinking, communication, and technical skills for clinical staff
Supports organizational wide programs such as preceptor, phlebotomy, and injection training
Participate in ongoing initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical orientation and skills competency – 25%
Applies adult learning theories and evidence-based practice when updating educational materials
Collaborate with clinic leadership to develop and implement skills and competencies specific to clinic specialty
Establish an ongoing learning assessment instrument to evaluate current education and training programs
Communicates outcomes of programming to leadership and/or identified committees
Participates and/or facilitates interdisciplinary committees that influence staff development
Participates in continuing education and remains current on issues related to process
Maintain skills and competencies in the delivery of direct patient care
Travel to clinics when needed