Clinical Nurse Educator Unit Based, Cardiac Telemetry 4 East Full Time

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Job Description:

Clinical Nurse Educator (Clinical Teacher)

Full Time 36 hours/week 4 x 9s

Who We Are:

4 East is a 31-bed cardiac telemetry unit serving a patient population of cardiac catherization recovery stroke pulmonary embolism diabetic and endocrine disorders neurological and renal disorders.

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893 delivering high-quality compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Centera 188-bed DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center Level II Special Care Nursery and Magnet designation for nursing excellencewe offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners our multi-specialty group spans 70 practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts providing coordinated patient-centered care to thousands each year.

About the Job:

In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Manager and as a member of the nursing leadership team the Clinical Teacher identifies the educational needs for the staff on assigned unit and implements and evaluates educational strategies designed to meet those needs. The Clinical Teacher serves as a clinical expert to staff to facilitate the provision of patient-centered evidence-based care to the population served. As a transformational leader the teacher serves as a clinical role model facilitates change and promotes an environment of teamwork and collaboration. The Clinical Teacher works in collaboration with the Clinical Development Department.

What Youll Do:

• Coordinate the unit-based orientation process and monitor the progress of new hires throughout the orientation period.

• Facilitate unit-based preceptor development.

• Assess needs and design coordinate/implement and evaluate educational activities to maintain and advance clinical staff competency.

• Review and revise unit-specific competencies in collaboration with unit leadership and the Clinical Development Department.

• Maintain professional skill and knowledge through practice and education.

• Develop and augment knowledge and skills related to teaching and learning practices.

• Coach and mentor staff to enhance care delivery skills to foster safe quality care.

• Serve as an advisor to the Unit Based Practice Committee.

• Assure compliance of area-specific educational requirements.

• Maintain documentation of annual required education.

• Contribute to staff annual performance appraisals.

• Partner with the Clinical Development staff to deliver specific education or in-service programs.

• Collaborate with peers to promote unit departmental and organizational goals.

Who You Are:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (BSN required)

• Registered Nurse licensed in the state of NH

• Minimum of two (2) years progressive clinical experience in specialty area required teaching/learning strategies

• Ability to achieve the following competencies:

  • Within 90 days: Unit-based competencies Assessment and evaluation strategies Class development Use of teaching technologies Delivery of constructive feedback Timely recordkeeping

Work Shift:

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation disability status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.