Nurse (Clinical Coach)

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide a structured clinical coach preceptor program to support delivery of orientation that ensures new nurses receive adequate preparation to function independently and to facilitate their transition to assigned departments. This position is located in the Emergency Department at the Shiprock Service Unit, Shiprock, NM.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the transition of a preceptee to assigned department/unit by providing an atmosphere conducive to the professional growth of both the coordinator and the preceptee.
• Assesses the preceptee's past experience to determine learning need and learning styles.
• Develops goals and objectives progressively in collaboration with the preceptee.
• Assists the preceptee in organizing and prioritizing.
• Assists with patient care in the assigned department or unit.
• Closely observes patients for conditions that may require emergency measures; recognizes, identifies and interprets serious clinical situations; exercises sound judgement interpreting observations to the physician, provides consultation and guidance to nursing staff as needed in dealing with complicated or critical patients.
• Coordinates patient care activities and support activities to assure smooth facility operations during weekend, day, evening, or night tours with the charge nurse/nurse supervisor.
• Possesses qualities of adaptability and diplomacy for effectiveness in establishing good interpersonal relationships and the respect of associates.

Requirements

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
• The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
• Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification.

Qualifications

• Education: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
• Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Minimum Qualifications: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
  • Promoting the professional practice of nursing that continuously integrates new knowledge, innovations, and improvements in clinical care, addressing the specialized education and training needs of all nursing staff assigned, including new nurses, transitioning from another specialty integrating evidence-based practice changes.
  • Serving as a clinical coach preceptor and ensuring new nurse staff receive adequate preparation to function independently and to facilitate their transition to the specified units.