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Denver Health Registered Nurse, Clinical Educator in Denver, Colorado
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DepartmentCHS Nursing Administration
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, assists in developing and implementing initial training, future training and care team development programs for assigned areas. Conducts ongoing education for the team and is responsible for assuring the competency of the professional nurse and unlicensed personnel in those assigned areas. Evidence of competency is reviewed and documented at least annually and is based upon the most recent evidence and best practices. Lead the departments evidences base orientation program. Adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing practice / process and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015)* to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute." Under minimal supervision, develops and implements initial training, future training and care team development programs for the Biocontainment Unit and associated inpatient/outpatient/pre-hospital settings. Conducts ongoing education for the team and is responsible for assuring the competency of the interdisciplinary team members on the High-risk Infection Team. Conducts and/or facilitates just in time training for interdisciplinary team members who enter the Biocontainment Unit. Mentors, supports, and coaches High-risk Infection Team Leads.
Essential Functions:
Facilitate learning by creating an environment that supports achievement of desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes (15%) Develop competency outcomes and designing curricula that reflect educational needs of the department/organization (10%) Teach courses and provide training to licensed nurses and unlicensed personal (10%) Maintain current knowledge of trends in area of expertise (10%) Utilize a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate knowledge and competencies. (10%) Develop maintain and revise learning modules and lesson plans (5%) Engage in policy development and revisions through research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information. (5%) Incorporate evidence-based research into education plans, patient treatment plans, and nursing practices (5%) Promote critical thinking among nurses, and show commitment to professional development and lifelong learning (5%) Serves as a mentor to nurses, and identify growth opportunities and education needs for practicing nurses (5%) Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to create processes for patient and staff safety (5%) Pursue continuous quality improvements and patient safety and quality care (5%) Support and implementation of organizational initiatives and strategic planning (5%) Mentors, coaches, and teaches the interdisciplinary team about processes and practices (5%) Pursues community and academic engagement (0%) Able to perform essential duties of direct reporting positions (0%) Promote patient experience (0%) Promote employee engagement (0%) Education:
Associate's Degree Required Work Experience:
1-3 years 3 years direct patient care nursing experience Required Licenses:
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required and BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agen ies Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards Strong understanding and display of the principals of customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the community Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient-centric care and maintain Denver Health's high level of patient satisfaction. [Nursing Vision Statement] Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and in a cross functional environment Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary staff, charge nurses, clinical nurse educator(s), and Nursing Managers, providers,... For full info follow application link.