Clinical Nurse Educator - Pediatric ICU - FT - Nights - JDCH

Location: Hollywood, Florida

We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering exceptional care throughout our communities.

About the role

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.
• Participates in research activities, quality improvement, or evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Plans, updates, and evaluates clinical competencies to assess quality of patient care delivered and ensure regulatory compliance on assigned unit(s).
• Supports an environment that promotes evidence-based nursing practice based on nursing research, scientific inquiry, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Manages the onboarding and orientation of all new employees and students on assigned unit(s).
• Serves as a consultant/mentor/change agent for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development.
• May perform clinical patient care when needed.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Required)
• Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) – State of Florida (FL) or Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) – Compact RN Multistate
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse (APRN) – State of Florida (FL) (if applicable)
• Three (3) years 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: APHON Provider and PALS required.

Skills & Competencies

• Accountability
• Clinical Policies and Standards - Education
• Customer Service
• Education and Training
• Effective Communication - Education
• Effective Presentations
• Patient and Family Centered Care
• Patient Safety - Nursing
• Responding to Change
• Standards of Behavior

Working Conditions & 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%
• 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%

Complexity of Work: 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.