CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR - CRITICAL CARE

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• POSITION SUMMARY
  • The Clinical Nurse Educator demonstrates expertise in a specialty area, through the provision of education and support, to guide quality patient care, professional growth and competence of the nursing staff.
• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Implements an assessment process to determine learning needs; utilize strategies that incorporate principles of adult learning to strengthen critical thinking and problem solving abilities of the learner.
  • Creates and oversees the implementation of educational activities including in-services, competencies, orientation and continuing education materials.
  • Evaluates outcomes of learning, identifying strategies for modification as appropriate.
  • Supports lifelong learning by advising/mentoring nurses and nursing students as they pursue education and professional nursing advancement.
  • Incorporates evidence-based learning into educational activities and practice.
  • Facilitates optimal patient outcomes through education & consultation at the bedside.
  • Collaborates with nursing leadership and other health team members when responding to clinical practice issues.
  • Participates in new product evaluation; recommends and evaluates new products designed to improve patient outcomes.
  • Uses effective communication skills, supporting departmental and organizational goals and influencing change processes.
  • Demonstrates leadership on a professional level, maintaining appropriate competencies and involvement in activities internal and external to the organization.
• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative; good judgment and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to apply principles of adult learning.
  • Ability to search for, interpret, and utilize evidence.
  • Model skilled communication, true collaboration, effective decision-making, meaningful recognition, and authentic leadership, as described in Establishing and Sustaining Healthy Work Environments, AACN, 2005.
• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Master s degree or current enrollment in master s degree program, preferably in nursing education, required.
  • Experience: Five (5) years clinical experience with a specialty focus preferred; teaching experience preferred.
  • Certification/Licensure: Current license in the State of New Hampshire as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in area of specialty required within 24 months from date of hire.
  • Software/Hardware: Experience in Microsoft Office required. Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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