Job Description:

Supports the clinical practice of education by formulating, determining and effectuating orientation and staff development policies and programs that facilitate professional practice and shared governance. Develops performance improvement activities to improve critical thinking skills, leading to enhanced practice skills resulting in improving patient outcomes. Formulates quality improvement and quality assurance activities by integrating evidence based practices into policies and procedural guidelines; effectuating the multidisciplinary care management of clinical associates; and assisting in the development, data collection and documentation for clinical applications and research. The manager of clinical education serves as a nurse expert in the delivery of comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families. As the subject matter expert, the manager will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the trauma program, and the pathways to excellence program as well as staff development, education and competencies. The manager of clinical education is responsible for establishing and maintaining online education/competency programs for all clinical associates. The manager is responsible for functioning as the American Heart Association or Heart Code Complete site coordinator, managing the delivery of education, certification and training in clinical education, managing clinical implementation of the pathways to excellence program and managing the trauma coordinator to successfully obtain recertification in the trauma program.

Manages and oversees Nursing Associate Orientation

Evaluates orientation on an annual basis by seeking input from all Clinical Leaders who have orientees each quarter and recommends adjustments and rationale to Nursing Leadership.Acquires evaluation from each orientee using a qualitative and quantitative evaluation tool; provides responses to direct reports and implements change to the orientation as appropriate.Prepares for each orientation, ensuring packets/materials are ready in advance of the orientation. 4. Uses independent judgment to evaluate and adjust content of orientation packet on an ongoing basis.Serves as an Education Liaison to Clinical Leaders for Human Resources to conduct Traveler orientation, to include coordination of all presenters.Serves as an Education Liaison to Clinical Leaders for all aspects of C.N.A. Orientation.

Manages the Nurse Residency and New Graduate Nurse / Preceptor Program

Serves as a liaison to schools of nursing, partnering to create innovative student and clinical teaching/learning experiences.Handles all logistics associated with new Residency cohorts to include contacting all presenters, adjusting schedules.Maintains ongoing management relationship with entire Nurse Residency.Creates Residency processes/materials after discussion with supervisor based on evaluation/input.Acquires evaluation from each orientee for each weekly session using a qualitative and quantitative evaluation tool and implements changes to the orientation as appropriate.Visits with each Resident/Preceptor combo in their area of work to determine progress/needs.Communicates Residents’ needs to Nursing Leader to collaboratively develop and execute policies to ensure Residents’ success.

Conducts annual Clinical Needs Assessment

Conducts an annual clinical needs assessment.Provides analysis and determines Plan of Action based on finding to nursing leadership within (2) weeks of conclusion of Needs Assessment.Plan of Action includes specific activities, in-services, etc. with proposed timeframes for activities.Vets and gains approval of the clinical need assessment from nurse leaders.Executes Plan, to include coordination of all clinical educational offerings to meet staff’s needs.Maintains relationship with Nursing Students and InstructorsConducts orientation for students and instructors new to HRH each clinical semester. Uses discretion to adjust orientation based on changes within the organization. Conducts periodic refresher training for students and instructors.

Maintain visibility with staff

Rounds in each Clinical area at least weekly, touching base with all staff on duty to identify educational needs, practice concerns, and inconsistencies of practice.Reports findings to supervisor and determines appropriate action to be taken based on trends and responses.Presents findings of staff rounding and proposes recommendations to nurse leaders at bi-monthly touch base meetings to ensure follow-up.

Communicates with Nursing Leadership on ongoing basis

Contacts each Clinical Leader monthly to discuss staff/Leader needs, provides follow-up on old business, and determines program and staff needs.Requests to present salient topics to the nursing leadership team as needed.

Reporting and Role Responsibility

Reports to the care-site CNO and to the System Director of Professional Practice and Nursing Research.Manages the Pathways to Excellence program for both acute care and residential living for ongoing staff development and education.Manages the trauma coordinator to ensure recertification requirements are completed in accordance with the trauma program.Reviews and addresses projects to be worked on/completed and time obligations and adjusts schedule per discussion with supervisor.Meets established deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

BSN degree from an accredited program or ASN with successful completion of BSN within 5 years of hire.Current State of Montana Registered Nurse LicenseBLS upon hireACLS within 6 months of hirePALS within 12 months of hireThree or more years of experience in education and/or demonstrated relevant education and clinical expertise in providing education to adult learners.

Preferred

5 years clinical nursing experienceExperience with Microsoft Office and Google Products

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work parameters

Must be self-directed

Preferred: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working knowledge of shared governanceWorking knowledge of Pathways to Excellence or Magnet designationWorking knowledge of nursing researchExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneouslyAbility to achieve results based on objectivesStrong organizational and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements:

Physical RequirementsInteract with others requiring employee to communicate information.Operate computers, telephones, office equipment, and manipulate paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.See and read computer monitors and documents.Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Location:

Holy Rosary Hospital

Work City:

Miles City

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$33.01 - $50.97

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