Clinical Practice Nurse Educator/ Leader Inpatient Care Services

Nursing Practice

Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge and communication skills through role modeling, consultation, and education with nurses and healthcare providers to support nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.

Aids nurses and the interprofessional team in evaluating and changing practice standards and ensuring nursing practice is evidence-based.

Drives systematic quality improvement and safety initiatives based on gap assessments and data analysis.

Collects and analyzes data while utilizing collaborative systems thinking to achieve quality, cost-effective patient care and outcomes.

Consultant

Serves as an educational consultant to facilities, task forces, committees, and projects relating to policy, procedure, and program development.

Responds to regulatory mandates for research and management of sentinel events.

Collaborates with Carewell Health to recommend educational strategies for the implementation of clinical standards.

Consults with staff regarding individual learning needs.

Researcher

Supports the integration of research into practice.

Provides information to document the effectiveness of the role as a staff development educator.

Incorporates current educational evidence into individual practice as a staff development expert.

Conducts and/or contributes to nursing research.

Interprets, communicates, and incorporates research findings into program planning.

Facilitator

Facilitates the adult learning process, creating a climate that supports learning across the health system.

Identifies and recruits internal and external resources (nurses, doctors, other specialists) for educational activities.

Coordinates educational activities (includes continuing education credit, clinical affiliations, nurse residency, etc.).

Participates in committees, task forces, and projects for areas of coverage.

Facilitates teambuilding and leadership development for areas of coverage.

Participates in review of activities or processes for the area of coverage and department.

Change Agent

Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changes.

Ensures that educational programs are congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals.

Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities.

Interprets and communicates across multiple disciplines.

Promotes a safe and healthy work environment.

Leader

Serves as a role model to promote excellence and safety.

Maintains required educational and/or clinical competencies.

Seeks opportunities to develop staff in various roles.

Integrates ethical principles in all aspects of practice.

Serves as a role model for education and professional nursing practice.

Role models and promotes the concept of lifelong learning.

Leads committees, work groups, and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Establishing Relationships - Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate within the department and organization.
• Peer Support - Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen the knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
• Inspiring and Motivating Others - Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and teamwork within the organization to achieve goals.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence - Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
• Acting with Integrity - Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.
• Championing for Change and Innovation - Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes.
• Communicating Effectively - Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Adapts the message to the audience's interests and needs. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with department and organizational members.
• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion - Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for others' beliefs; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to sit, stand, stoop, and walk for long periods of time.
• Frequent need to assist with lifting patients and equipment while working on the unit.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, and be capable of critical thinking, making sound decisions, detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
• Ability to push/pull up to 50lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.