Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Educator Specialist - Family Birth Center

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Department: 35009 Navicent Health Medical Center - Antepartum Unit Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 40 hours per week Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65 Major Responsibilities: Educator Demonstrates instructional expertise in the role of an Educator. Assesses, develops, designs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates Educational Orientation and Training (EOT) programs and processes throughout AHN, providing clinicians’ perspectives and expertise as needed. Utilizes adult learning principles congruent with the strategic goals of the organization. Applies competency-based orientation system to facilitate the development of critical thinking skills, changes in practice, systems and structures, and acclimation of new employees to ensure cost-effective programs. Initiates and applies new clinical education modalities based on expert knowledge and/or technical expertise. Triages requests for educational offerings, provides additional information about upcoming offerings, informs clients of additional resources, and designs and implements educational programs to meet client needs. Participates in monitoring of quality and appropriateness of educational programs and incorporates findings into practice. Utilized varied educational methodologies and strategies to reduce the amount of time spent in a classroom setting. Demonstrates accountability for designated educational activities within the NEPD. Facilitates an empowering, professional environment that fosters learners’ participation in and ownership of educational activities. Coordinates educational activities in a timely and organized manner to promote the organization's mission, vision, and values. Maintains awareness of hospital/divisional/departmental procedure/policy changes, which affect the provision and quality of patient care and educational services. Clinician/Practitioner Functions in the capacity of Clinician/Practitioner to support nursing staff development. Through collaboration with Clinical Lead educators, serves as a clinical education role model and resource for clinical practice throughout AHN. Provides expert clinical knowledge by consulting on challenging, complex patients and/or patient populations. Demonstrates a high degree of professional competence by applying scientific methods and advanced knowledge, skill, and expertise in nursing. Applies the nursing process in clinical settings and role models expert patient care. Assists nursing staff with goal attainment relative to maximizing patient health, including a focus on caring practices through educational activities and strategies. Integrates clinical expertise when working one-on-one with novice to competent RNs and Clinical Leads. Coordinates developments and revisions of clinical forms used for documentation. Leader Demonstrates advanced leadership skills pertinent to the role. Demonstrates effective decision-making and is accountable to self and others. Acts as a mentor to Clinical Lead educators and other developing clinical staff. Consultant/Change Agent Functions as a Facilitator/Change Agent across clinical services. Chairs/Facilitates and/or participates in designated Committees/Task Forces/Councils – including, but not limited to, Clinical Education Council, Code Blue Committee, Nurse Research Council, other Magnet Councils, etc., by acting as an expert resource, innovator, or facilitator. Participates in at least 80% of council/departmental/designated meetings and is responsible for securing and reading minutes of meetings not attended. Utilizes the nursing process to identify and correct clinical or training deficiencies noted during the performance of the regular duties of a given position. Functions effectively as a clinical and educational consultant to coordinate and collaborate across the organization within the community. Provides internal consultation to organizational leaders and providers regarding state-of-the-art educational methodologies and approaches. Monitors and evaluates services provided and provides educational guidance as appropriate. Serves on hospital, unit-based &/or departmental or divisional committees/task forces/teams. Researcher Applies the role of the Researcher to improve clinical practices and outcomes. Incorporates traditional and innovative education and training research findings and trends in functional aspects of the role. Uses processes of critical inquiry to contribute to nursing’s unique body of knowledge and improve clinical education practice by evaluating research findings for implementation into practice. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in the development, implementation, and dissemination of research as appropriate. Promotes awareness of evidence-based practices by incorporating research findings into educational offerings/programs and clinical practice. Develops and/or revises policy and procedures based on research findings. Participates in clinical benchmarking, organizational conferences, and literature reviews to provide up-to-date knowledge to the clinical staff. Identifies appropriate customers, stakeholders, and internal/external resources. Additional Functions/Expectations Compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies Collaborates with Clinical Lead Educators and leadership to ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures, Accreditation body standards, OSHA guidelines, regulatory agency requirements, and standards of care/practice. Collaboration Collaborates with management in developing professional development plans, assessments, evaluations of staff performance, need for continued education, career counseling, focused interventions, and learning contracts. Promotes organizational collaboration utilizing change management principles, problem-solving, and negotiation for win/win clinical and organizational outcomes. Collaborates internally and externally to assess and identify the educational needs of clinical nursing and nursing management and in the development and implementation of plans which address those needs. Fosters collaborative relationships across the organization and with clinical affiliates and internal/external customers in attaining mutual goals of patient advocacy and professional practice. Collaborates with Quality and Safety/Risk Management to promote awareness of the PI model and incorporate findings into educational programs. Works closely with other Clinical Nurse Educators/Nurse Educator Specialist/Clinical Nurse Specialists and other educators to support EOT and competency processes. Communication Utilizes effective communication skills to include active listening, assertiveness, tact, diplomacy, and non-judgmental demeanor to promote diversity and convey respect and appreciation of others. Provides staff with appropriate and timely constructive feedback when necessary. Demonstrates effective communication by giving and accepting constructive feedback receptively to different ideas and opinions and respects sensitive or confidential information. Provides status reports and follow-up to appropriate parties as needed. Communicates effectively with various-sized groups of people utilizing appropriate presentation methods and public speaking skills. Communicates learner performance/behavior gaps to managers/directors when necessary. Applies effective communication skills to interface with multiple skills/education levels (e.g., technicians, clinical staff, professionals/non-professionals, community, students, etc.) Demonstrates Self-Growth as a Professional Nurse Demonstrates self-growth as a Nurse Educator Specialist by demonstrating accountability for personal continuing education and self-learning needs by attending conferences, seminars, care planning rounds, researching topics of interest, and reading professional journals. Maintains current certification(s) related to clinical or educational specialty. Maintains awareness of current professional trends. Establishes effective networking relationships with other educators/clinicians to enhance their role. Certification Required: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia. Professional certification in clinical or education specialty. BLS required. Advanced Life Support is preferred. Education Required: ​​ Must be High School Diploma or GED Diploma graduate. Must have a master’s degree in nursing. Must attend mandatory hospital and departmental annual training. Work Experience Required: ​​ Minimum of four years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care institution. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Knowledge of current educational principles, teaching modalities, performance consultation, risk management, facilitation, and group dynamics. Understanding of competency-based education, licensure, and regulatory requirements. Must have excellent presentation skills. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer, and hard copy materials. Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged time periods (up to 2 hours). Must be able to comprehend and learn the operation of various office equipment. Must have a functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 50-60# specific to job evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel, and apply proper body mechanics during the transfers and transport of supplies and/or equipment using proper body mechanics. Must be able to life a minimum of 10 pounds specific to job evaluation. Must be able to push/pull a cart carrying 25 pounds or more. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.