Job Summary:
Influences professional role competence and professional growth of team members in a variety of settings. Supports lifelong learners in an interprofessional environment that facilitates continuous development and learning for the healthcare team.
Job Responsibilities:
Develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs and utilizes methods, measurements, and tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
Collaborates with interprofessional teams, leaders, stakeholders, and others to facilitate nursing practices and positive outcomes for consumers.
Coordinates initial training for orientation, ongoing certification, and competency training and evaluation for team members.
Facilitates practice transitions for new graduate nurses.
Administers the learning management program by determining appropriate assignments, reporting on compliance, and maintaining data.
Develops and administers an annual learning needs assessment. Employs a formalized process to develop data collection and analysis methods to determine the educational needs of individuals/groups.
Formulates a strategic approach to education planning that is multidisciplinary in scope. Schedules education events based on business needs and identified performance gaps.
Independently develops and designs staff educational materials and programs to achieve expected outcomes.
Employs strategies to facilitate positive learning and practice environment utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies to both engage and motivate the learner.
Develops or deploys appropriate data-gathering tools to determine learning needs. Selects valid sources of information (e.g., QI data, formal needs assessment, business needs, performance evaluations, formal documented requests, etc.) to determine education gaps between current and desired future states.
Maintains depth and breadth of clinical knowledge in area of practice. Evaluates his/her own knowledge in relation to professional practice standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations.
Designs and ensures a comprehensive evaluation of each education activity and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Assists in the preparation for review by regulatory agencies. Educates and assists department leaders to maintain appropriate policies and procedures to fulfill requirements and regulations.
Adheres to performance standards and professional requirements as outlined in the Nursing Professional Development: Scope & Standards of Practice.
Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
Skills and Attributes:
Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Department specific competencies for positions are detailed in the unit/department scope of service.
Position Requirements:
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience required
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire
Licensure/Certification/Registration
RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND
BLS instructor - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Instructor required within 180 days of employment in this position
Organizational Responsibilities:
Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.
Additional Job Information:
This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.
The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.
Standard ADA Settings:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: (Office Environment)
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Occasionally
Sitting: Frequently
Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Rarely
Climbing: Rarely
Bending/Stooping: Rarely
Kneeling: Rarely
Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
Reaching: Occasionally
Talking: Frequently
Hearing: Frequently
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
Running: Rarely
Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:
Risk Level: Low-Risk
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.