Clinical Nurse Educator - NICU - FT - Nights - JDCH

Location: Hollywood, Florida

About the Role

This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus, as advertised, based on applicant eligibility. Schedule flexibility is required to participate in meetings/trainings on the day shift. The schedule could be changed to three 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM) plus one additional 4-hour shift.

Develops and provides services related to the orientation, continuing education, and assessment of the ongoing competency of clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with nursing leaders and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.
• Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Participates in the development, coordination, and delivery of all education activities on assigned unit(s).
• Uses the best available evidence to guide practice decisions.
• Supports an environment that promotes evidence-based nursing practice based on nursing research, scientific inquiry, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Serves as a consultant/mentor/change agent for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development.
• Plans, updates, and evaluates clinical competencies to assess quality of patient care delivered and ensure regulatory compliance on assigned unit(s).
• Participates in research activities, quality improvement, or evidence-based practice initiatives.
• May perform clinical patient care when needed.
• Manages the onboarding and orientation of all new employees and students on assigned unit(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Required)
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
• PALS Certification (American Heart Association)
• Registered Nurse License (State of Florida)
• Three (3) years of nursing experience. Candidates for Clinical Nurse Educator RN Fellowship positions may apply after completion of two (2) years' nursing experience.
• Department Specific: JDC- Hematology/Oncology requires APHON Provider and PALS certifications.

Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping: 80%
• Climbing: 40%
• Keyboard Entry: 80%
• Kneeling: 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater: 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
• Reaching: 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm: 80%
• Running: 40%
• Sitting: 80%
• Squatting: 60%
• Standing: 80%
• Walking: 80%
• Audible Speech: 80%
• Hearing Acuity: 80%
• Smelling Acuity: 80%
• Depth Perception: 80%
• Distinguish Color: 80%
• Seeing - Far: 80%
• Seeing - Near: 80%
• Biohazardous Waste: 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory: 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion: 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 60%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals: 60%
• Dust: 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals: 60%
• Hazardous Medication: 60%
• Latex: 60%
• Computer Monitor: 80%
• Domestic Animals: 60%
• Heating Devices: 60%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights: 60%
• Magnetic Fields: 60%
• Moving Mechanical Parts: 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects: 80%
• Potential Electric Shock: 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault: 60%
• Radiation: 60%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 80%

Shift primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential.