Clinical Education Specialist Labor and Delivery
Clinical Education Specialist Labor and Delivery
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Job Description
St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve regardless of a patients ability to pay for health care.
The Clinical Education Specialist is a clinical leader who assesses develops implements and evaluates educational programs and projects that support and improve the provision of quality cost effective and compassionate patient care.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads the educational activities of the assigned entity/department.
Assesses learning needs of staff and provides opportunities to enhance ongoing education and development through mentoring teaching and clinical support
Coordinates in-services competence assessments and educational opportunities for labor/delivery triage nursery ante and postpartum areas.
Demonstrates leadership skills working in collaboration with the obstetric service line and OB fellowship program.
Identifies opportunities for improvement assess staff performance and facilitate implementation of new practices in patient care.
Identifies develops and/or provides clinical experiences to support the learning of new and current nursing personnel
Develops and implements practice related competencies
Assists with the development and provision of patient education collaborating with patient family and health care professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Contributes to the development and change of the health care delivery system by facilitating innovations in practice education research and technology
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 6 hours per day; 3 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 20 minutes at a time. Frequently use hands and fingers. Consistently lift carry and push objects up to 50 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 250 lbs. via wheelchair bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general near far color and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of recognized RN program. Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in nursing in progress with completion expected within 18-24 months.
Current RN license in the State of Pennsylvania based on work location required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Three years direct clinical experience in Labor/Delivery care areas. Demonstrated leadership skills in the clinical environment. Current experience providing professional staff development education and competence assessment in the area of obstetrics. Demonstrated success as a nurse preceptor. Works well in a changing environment. Challenged by work diversification.
BLS required.
Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years including your present employer. Additionally you areencouraged to upload a current resume including all work history education and/or certifications andlicenses if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Lukes!!
St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
