Clinical Educator; Cx - Periop Administration - HPW

Position: Clinical Educator (Cx) - Periop Administration - HPW - FT - Day

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range: $ - $

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Position Overview JOB TITLE

Manager Peri-Operative Education

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Summary (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Plans, promotes, coordinates, implements and evaluates education activities according to Capital Health (CH) standards and policies. Promotes a continuous learning environment that supports ongoing staff development for assigned clinical areas. Uses effective communication to promote a positive environment. Demonstrates advanced level of expertise through collaborative activities within and outside Capital Health (CH). Functions as a clinical resource in patient care activities.

Promotes the professional development of CH employees. Generates evaluation data for education and staff performance.

Minimum Requirements Education

Master’s degree in Health Care related field. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Experience

Five years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in an Operating Room. Prior clinical educator experience required.

Other Credentials

AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ

Requirements: ATCN or TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire)

Requires ATCN or TNCC and 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)

Requirements: NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) and 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to:
Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation

CPR Requirements

• Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
• Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah
• Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.

Knowledge and Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of adult learning principles and classroom techniques. Strong interpersonal skills.

Special Training Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities Usual Work Day

8 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? Yes

Essential Functions

• Manages multiple complex nationally recognized in-house educational programs such as:
  Peri-op 101, Certified Surgical Technician training, Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician.
• Assesses educational program risks and partners with leadership to mitigate issues and offer solutions.
• Collaborates with executives, operational partners, and physician stakeholders in the strategic planning, design, implementation and key educational programs to ensure sustainability of the Peri-operative workforce.
• Leads and facilitates strategies to ensure all staff, to appropriate role, are educated on new procedures and equipment prior to their initiation.
• Coaches and leads others in acquiring knowledge and provides expert advice.
• Serves as a consultant/resource to nursing staff, nursing management, and providers in interpreting policy/procedure standards and evidence-based practices.
• Develops new policies and procedures deemed necessary in the peri-operative environment.
• Coordinates the development of orientation plans for the unit-based healthcare providers. Individualizes the orientation plan based on the experience level and learning needs of the orientee. Assists peri-operative services leader to update and monitor the orientation process and evaluates the progress of orientees.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills and uses a variety of…