Senior Clinical Nurse Educator - FT - Days - MHM
Memorial Healthcare System
Summary
Develops and provides services related to the orientation, continuing education, and assessment of clinical staff. The role of Senior Clinical Nurse Educator serves all aspects of nursing in the clinical setting: Educator, Consultant, Researcher, Facilitator, Change Agent, and Leader.
Job description
Summary
Develops and provides services related to the orientation, continuing education, and assessment of clinical staff. The role of Senior Clinical Nurse Educator serves all aspects of nursing in the clinical setting: Educator, Consultant, Researcher, Facilitator, Change Agent, and Leader.
Responsibilities
- Disseminates research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement findings through activities such as presentations, publications, and consultation.
- Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
- Conducts needs assessments using a variety of strategic tools.
- Conducts or contributes to nursing research.
- Plans, updates, and evaluates clinical competencies to assess quality of patient care delivered and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Leads committee, work groups and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.
- Serves as consultant/mentor/change agent to staff, clinical leaders, and others.
- Manages the onboarding and orientation of all new employees and students on assigned unit(s).
- Synthesizes evaluation data to guide decision-making about educational programming.
Competencies
Accountability, clinical policies and standards, customer service, education and training, effective communication, effective presentations, patient and family centered care, patient safety, responding to change, standards of behavior.
Complexity of Work
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management, Health Information Management, Business Administration/Management, Education, or Information Technology
- Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse (APRN) - State of Florida
- BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
- Registered Nurse License - State of Florida or Compact RN Multistate
- Five (5) years' nursing experience
- Two (2) years' facilitating learning/professional development
- Critical thinking skills
- Effective communication skills
- Decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Specialty certification preferred
Company overview
Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in the United States, headquartered in Hollywood, Florida. Founded in 1953, the organization operates six major hospitals including Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, and the renowned Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. With approximately 17,000 employees, Memorial Healthcare System provides a comprehensive continuum of care ranging from primary care services to advanced tertiary and quaternary programs such as adult and pediatric cardiac transplant, bone marrow transplant, trauma care, and intensive care services. The system has earned numerous prestigious awards including recognition as a Florida Cancer Center of Excellence, U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation, and Great Place to Work certification. Memorial Healthcare System is committed to delivering patient-centered care through innovative medical services including cancer care, cardiac and vascular services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health services, while maintaining a strong focus on community outreach and medical education programs.