Job Description

This position assumes responsibility as the Director of Education and hospital wide competencies.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates staff orientation programs with HR.

• Acts as resource and nursing advocate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of all contact hour educational activities.

• Maintains staff educational files.

• Participates in hospital committee meetings as assigned.

• Ensures problems/concerns regarding activities in the hospital/department are communicated appropriately.

• Educates patients, families and significant others regarding treatment, tests, special procedures, medications and safety.

• Initiates and conducts emergency measures (including CPR) required to stabilize patient’s condition.

• Actively participates in development and assessment of patient care issues as they relate to Performance Improvement activities for the department.

• Demonstrates ability to understand and react effectively to unique/special needs of adolescents, adults, and/or elderly patients.

• Demonstrates leadership, communication and teaching skills.

• Practices appropriate infection control and isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and control the spread of infection.

• Participates in performance improvement activities.

• Initiates emergency measures in event of disaster or threat to facility as per emergency plans and protocols.

• Seeks the assistance of the Chief Clinical Officer regarding areas of concern or conflicts with families, co-workers or patients in a professional proactive and courteous manner.

• Demonstrates ability to serve as a patient advocate; demonstrates compassion and empathy with patients and their families.

• Orchestrates annual competency assessment and validation.

• Performs duties as assigned.

• Participates in DNV Compliance activities.

• Provides an annual needs Assessment annually and provides education accordingly

• Participation in professional development council.

• Provides formal education to nursing and allied health staff.

• Participate in ongoing professional development related to the Educator role.

• Coordinates Nurse Internship Program.

• Coordinates Nurse Preceptor Program.

• Operates within hospital policies and procedures, and assists with forms and policy updates.

• Manages Nursing and Allied Health School Affiliations

• Serves as a CNE resource to the Approved Provider Unit and others as needed.

• Remain current on ANCC/TNA criteria/guidelines.

• Advocates for resources – human, material, and financial – to ensure the Approved Provider Unit meets its goals related to quality outcomes and nursing professional development.

• Ensures the Approved Provider Unit is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and

regulations that impact the organization’s ability to meet ANCC/TNA criteria and maintain the Approved Provider Unit.

• Schedules, coordinates and promotes educational/CEU activities to support ongoing RN professional development.

• Works with Nexus Lead Nurse Planner for CEU presentations approval, and program recordkeeping compliance.

• Assists the Continuing Nursing Education Planning Committee in identifying the Nursing audience within each facility for each activity.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

· BSN Preferred

· Continuing education in the area of nursing practice

EXPERIENCE:

· Experience in Performance Improvement

· Prefer experience in management with regards to supervising, managing, and working with a variety of people on an individual and group basis

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

· Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas

· Current CPR & ACLS

· CPI Certification or must obtain within 90 days of hire.

Company Description

A5 Recruiting ( formerly Addison Recruiting ) is an employment agency focused on placing high-quality candidates at best in class organizations nationwide. We work with large and small organizations and have successfully placed hundreds of providers and healthcare executives nationwide since our inception. Even if you do not find an opening that matches your profile, location or compensation, we will take the time to learn about you and help find you openings within your desired parameters. At A5, we have over 30 years of experience providing recruitment services. Our success is based on our relationships we build with our clients and providers. We do that by fully understanding your unique needs and goals. We are committed to helping you find a position and organization that best aligns with your professional goals. Our Recruitment Specialists work with facilities nationwide and will review facility needs with your goals to make the perfect match.