Clinical Practice Development Coordinator
Clinical Practice Development Coordinator
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Job Description
General Summary
The Clinical Practice Development Coordinator provides clinical and staff development expertise as an educator leader consultant facilitator change agent and researcher to support the organization in the provision of quality patient care by helping to ensure the clinical competence of nursing staff and foster the delivery of evidencedbased nursing practice. This occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment development planning implementation and evaluation of clinical competency assessment continuing education and leadership development. Responsibilities include developing and teaching orientation inservice education and continuing education programs. The CPD Coordinator utilizes evidencebased practices and research that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to care for patients in the assigned area including quality improvement safety and regulatory/accreditation requirements. The CPD Coordinator influences care outcomes by providing expert consultation and implementing improvements in health care delivery. The CPD Coordinator partners with the unit leadership team and staff regarding patient care and staff performance issues participates in setting standards and maintains knowledge and skills in the areas to which assigned. In addition as a role model of professional behavior the CPD Coordinator is instrumental in creating a professional nursing climate within the organization to meet the needs of diverse units. The CPD Coordinator collaborates with the unit leadership and management in the area of specialty to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
Mission
All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Director of Clinical Education and Development.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland.
- A Masters Degree is required. Current registration with Maryland State Board of Nursing; 5 years clinical nursing experience plus 2 years of adult demonstrated educational teaching; and current registration with Maryland State Board of Nursing. Certification in a nursing specialty required or obtained within 18 months of date of hire or transfer into position.
- All employees who are in this role on or before September 1 2018 are considered grandfathered in terms of education and experience and therefore are competent to perform their duties and responsibilities.
Working Conditions
- Works inside in a clean welllighted environment. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemicals and cleaning agents requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. Expected to work on rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as necessary.
- This position has been classified as low or no exposure risk and does not require the completion of an annual testing but may require just in time testing if the need arises.
Physical Requirements
- Work is heavy. Standing and walking part of the time on duty. Involves frequent heavy lifting up to and in excess of 100 lbs carrying pushing reaching for handling fingering grasping and pulling equipment in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy. Requires appropriate listening and speaking skills to converse with patients staff visitors and physicians.
- Requires hearing/listening to differentiate sounds. Visual acuity is necessary to read charts document and use various instruments/equipment.
- May be physically and verbally abused by patients. May be exposed to body substances (OSHA category I). Expected to work all three shifts and weekends as required
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
- Pay Range: $38.67$58.05
- Other Compensation (if applicable):
- Review theUMMS Benefits Guide
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
