At TriHealth, we believe in the power of knowledge, leadership, and compassionate care. Our Orthopedic Unit is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Educator and Clinical Instructor to lead and inspire the next generation of nurses while advancing clinical excellence in orthopedic care. Your role: Imagine walking onto the floor each morning, greeted by a team of eager nursing professionals who look to you for guidance. As a Nurse Educator and Clinical Instructor in our fast-paced orthopedic unit, you'll be the cornerstone of clinical education. Whether mentoring current nursing students and new graduate nurses through their first post-op assessment or collaborating with experienced staff on the latest evidence-based practices, your expertise will shape the quality of care we deliver. Your daily mission will involve to assess, develop, deliver, coordinate and evaluate learning activities for nursing staff to meet orientation, regulatory training, and continuing education needs. This position collaborates with the nursing leadership team to support quality patient care and strategic initiatives. Use good interpersonal communication skills and develops collegial relationships with peers. Responsible on a (system wide) level to help create and present education to include Professional Nurse Residency program. You will be required to hold a seat on an organizational council or committee and hold a seat on the Nursing Clinical Support Team. This position requires you to be in a staffing position for 8 hours per pay period to help maintain excellence in skills. Exhibits creative and effective problem solving and initiative in managing change. Independently and efficiently performs responsibilities and day to day tasks. As Clinical Instructor you are responsible for the clinical instruction of students in the nursing education program activities assigned at their specialty area. Actively supports an outcomes-based learning centered culture through continued professional development for improvement of self and in conjuntion with our Good Samaritan College of Nursing while keeping with the College's learning-centered values and goals. In this role, you won't just be teaching skills; you'll be fostering confidence and critical thinking in a team that strives to provide the best possible outcomes for patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions. Why Join Us? At TriHealth, we're not just offering a job-we're offering a chance to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact. As a key member of the orthopedic unit, your voice will shape policies, improve processes, and empower staff to perform at their best. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and advancement, where you can thrive and push the boundaries of what it means to be a nurse educator and clinical instructor. MinimumJob Requirements:
* Master's Degree in Nursing or Masters in a related field with BSN.
* Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position.
* Registered Nurse with valid license in the state of OH.
* Demonstrated expertise in area of clinical specialization Exceptional interpersonal relations and skills in problem solving, learning, instructing, and instructional planning
* Membership in related professional organization desired
* 3-4 years experience Clinical in Nursing Nursing practice in an acute or related specialty field
* 2-3 years experience Professional in Nursing Experience as staff educator
* Design and implementation of staff development programs, and demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal competencies Orienting/precepting newly hired nurses, guest lecturing, and providing unit in-services
Job Responsibilities:
* Provides support for the competency-based orientation and evaluation of nursing staff. Collaborates in the development of unit specific orientation plans. Evaluates the outcomes of unit based orientation plans and recommends appropriate improvements. Supports the clinical competency assessment program facilitating the feedback, individual action planning, and documentation processes. Provides basic and advanced developmental support to unit preceptors. Facilitates the development of critical thinking skills in new graduate nurses through the planning and coordination of orientation activities and processes.
* Provides and promotes educational services in area of specialty. Collaborates in the identification and assessment of nursing team educational needs. Prioritizes needs in collaboration with management team and plans appropriate learning activities to meet prioritized needs. Develops, implements, and evaluates team educational materials and programs, and considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in developing educational activities. Applies advanced level educational principles and skills to improve patient and family outcomes. Facilitates the application of research findings from the literature into practice.
* Contributes to the development, maintenance, and change of the health care delivery system. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit, department, and institutional goals. Role models professional standards of nursing practice. Serves as an advocate for nurses and as a mentor to members of the health care team. Collaborates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care for patients and family.
* Participates in clinical quality improvement activities in the health care setting, promoting excellence. Participates in the evaluation of nursing care and patient outcomes. Collaborates with management in the identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of process and clinical quality activities. Initiates or participates in nursing research and evidence-based practice in order to improve staff education and/or patient care. Identifies, recommends, and facilitates implementation of clinical best practices. Maintains accurate, legible, and confidential records.
* Defines goals and pursues opportunities for professional growth. Identifies knowledge and skill needs through self-assessment, peer review, and customer feedback, and provides peers with constructive feedback regarding their practice. Participates in review of current literature/research and CMS regulatory changes. Participates in a variety of educational activities in order to maintain and increase competence including continuing education, specialty certification, professional organization membership/leadership, formal education and participation in hospital-based or industry based learning.
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Frequently
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently |
TriHealth
Oct 09, 2024