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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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Provides on unit and department specific education to nursing and allied health staff through informal and formal education programs. Assists Clinical Directors and Clinical Managers in ensuring staff onboarding, initial & ongoing competency management, skills assessment & development, and career-long opportunities for professional growth. Assists in accreditation and regulatory educational requirements and documentation.
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Reports to
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Clinical Director or Clinical Manager
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Supervises
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N/A
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Ages of Patients
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Neonate/ Infant
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Pediatric
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Geriatric
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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High Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing
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Preferred: Master's degree in Nursing
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: California RN License; American Heart Association BLS; Must meet requirements for assigned specialty clinical areas
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Preferred: Certification in Nursing Professional Development; Certification in clinical specialty
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Experience
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Required: Two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute hospital or ambulatory care clinical setting
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Preferred: Clinical education and professional development experience; experience as a clinical leader/ charge nurse or preceptor
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Essential Responsibilities
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
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Utilizes nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes identification).
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Fulfills the Nursing Professional Development Practitioner role functions and essential responsibilities as defined and outlined in the Nursing Professional Development Scope & Standards of Practice, including but not limited to:
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Coordinates orientation program for new hires and transfers within the nursing division
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Develops/coordinates education plans associated with competency validation
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Develops/coordinates education to address populations served on assigned units
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Develops/coordinates education to facilitate the development of the clinical staff and nurses
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Assesses, plans, implements and maintains materials for educational programs and makes changes as needed to keep material accurate, relevant and current for target audience
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Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs
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Incorporates the principles of adult learning in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs
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Teaches effectively and uses dynamic and unique approaches to engage target audience
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Coordinates and provides courses and classes that promote staff development and competence
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Utilizes feedback from physicians, directors, nursing staff and other disciplines to develop education plans for areas assigned
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Ensures educational programs are in alignment with the mission, values and goals of EMC
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Acts as educational and professional development consultant:
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Participates in the development of education for regulatory requirements and the management of critical events
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Responds to needs across organization to promote quality patient care and safety
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Collaborates with medical staff and other disciplines on programs to facilitate excellence in patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care Model
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Consults with staff to promote professional development with career pathway or as requested by staff/leadership
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Supports Nursing Research and evidence-based practice:
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Supports the integration of research into nursing practice
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Incorporates, interprets and communicates research findings into program plans
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Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support them.
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Take responsibility for ensuring that the standard work is adopted and cascaded throughout all areas within clinical areas as appropriate.
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Ensuring the development, implementation, and enforcement of all policies and procedures, including patient rights in clinical setting.
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Actively participates in and/or effectively leads various committees and workgroups as needed and assigned to improve nursing practice, organizational performance and optimal patient and population outcomes.
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Builds relationships with educational institutions and clinical practices to coordinate and mentor clinical leaders to develop quality student placement activities for RNs, LVN and CMA/MA, and Technicians.
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Participates in on site regulatory surveys and development of Corrective Action Plans as needed.
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Integrates ethical principles as defined by the ANA Code of Ethics in all aspects of practice
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Assists with recruitment and retention of nursing staff. Facilitates programs based on organizational needs in relation to recruitment
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Provides information, interpretation and guidance to nurses regarding Informatics
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Serves as a resource and liaison for the documentation, implementation, design and continuous maintenance of clinical information systems
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Serves as content expert for electronic applications for areas served
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Assists and supports system implementations and the roll out of new applications and system enhancements
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Provides guidance in the use of clinical information systems
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Reviews clinical information system related to areas served for content updates for nursing practice and regulatory requirements
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Teaches informatics classes for orientation and implementation of new applications
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Serves as super-user for electronic applications appropriate to assigned areas
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Assists with monitoring and education within the clinical specialty to ensure quality care and quality outcomes are met in a cost-effective manner
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- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.