Inpatient Peds Evening/Night Clinical Preceptor

Coordinates the design, planning, evaluation, and integration of clinical education and professional development activities to maintain consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care. Supports unit leadership by demonstrating effective leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Qualifications

Education, Certification, and Licensure

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required within two (2) years of hire
• Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• Certification in Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire date
• State criminal background check, and federal if applicable, as required for state department of health (e.g., PA DOH, OH DOH, MD DOH, WV DHHR) regulated areas based on physical work location

Experience

• Two (2) years' experience in area of practice

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements unit-specific staff educational activities within the scope of nursing practice
• Collaborates with department leadership and support staff using indicators (regulatory agencies, new policy development, new technology, patient case study, quality assurance monitors) to prioritize educational needs
• Assists department leadership in the assessment of new departmental employee learning needs and development of employee orientation and education plan to ensure consistency in implementation, validation, and documentation methodologies
• Provides input and assists manager/director in annual review of unit Scope of Service and performance improvement initiatives in conjunction with other departmental work teams
• Facilitates the nursing unit's education plan for nursing orientation, staff development, continuing education, competency validation, patient education, and academic experiences
• Defines and coordinates orientation needs for all new unit employees
• Individualizes orientation with preceptor, evaluates orientee progress, and provides ongoing constructive feedback to orientee, preceptor, and manager
• Assists departmental or unit teams in the development of annual competency analysis system requirements and criteria to assure knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to fulfill role expectations
• Facilitates development of strong leadership behavior in unit staff including: orientation of charge nurse on unit; development of unit preceptors; delegation skills; and effective interpersonal communication skills
• Supports an environment for innovation, creativity, and empowerment with patient care delivery based on current nursing literature and research
• Initiates and/or participates in studies and research activities related to staff development, patient and health care
• Serves as a change agent in effecting appropriate changes within the health care delivery system as it relates to evidence-based practice
• Demonstrates regard for the dignity, respect, and safety of all patients, significant others, visitors, and hospital personnel
• Displays a caring and courteous attitude and represents the hospital in a positive manner
• Participates in meeting the Goals and Objectives of Nursing Service Division and ensures the department contributes to the attainment of the Hospital's Goals and Objectives
• Serves as role model and promotes effective communication and conflict resolution skills, reflecting quality service attitudes and keeping consumer satisfaction in mind
• Contributes positively to the teamwork of the department by assisting other staff, contributing ideas, and helping to resolve problems
• Exhibits strength to participate in, direct, and maintain quality patient care in a high-stress environment
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate
• Completes 45- and 90-day performance reviews with manager input as appropriate
• Assists with unit recruitment and retention initiatives

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment
• Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying of patients, materials, and equipment weighing 40+ lbs

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working protracted or irregular hours
• Working around biohazards and infectious diseases
• Working with or near the deceased and hands in water

Position Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Evening
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
• Cost Center: 1006 WVUH CH Nursing Pediatrics Inpatient
• Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia