Clinical Nurse Educator - Maternal Child Full Time Days

Company: ValleyCare Medical Center
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: July 31, 2022

Job Description:

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Job Summary
The Clinical Nurse Educator collaborates with department leaders in the provision of safe and quality patient care and professional practice. Function as an expert, practitioner, educator, leader and scientist. They will support hospital initiatives to align with regulatory requirements, improve employee safety, patient safety, emergency response, and efficiencies. Support the clinical competence of employees through leading program initiatives, developing and teaching education programs such as clinical onboarding, in-service, and continuing education programs. Utilize evidence-based practice while focusing on the knowledge and skills required for an employee to perform competently in their assigned area. Develop professional and performance development based on departmental (service line) needs. Participate in setting standards based on evidence-based medicine, best practices, and regulatory requirements. Analyze quality measures, including process measures, patient and employee outcomes, for opportunities to improve and develop program curricula.

Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

* Promotes quality patient care by serving as a resource to department leaders and hospital administration regarding evidence-based practices
* Provides education to employees based on individual and departmental identified needs
* Maintains competency in professional development specialty
* Incorporates evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, specialty professional organizations recommended practices when designing curriculum.
* Develops, implements, and evaluates cost-effective educational programs and materials.
* Identifies specific needs for, and means to, enhance employee development
* Implements education plans for specific employees based on assessed needs
* Teaches in formal and informal settings using appropriate methodology and strategies.
* Mentors students, interns and employees
* Develops clinical competencies that align with job specific performance criteria, evidence-based practice and regulatory requirements
* Champions change within clinical practice
* Integrates clinical research, regulatory requirement and evidence-based practice in education and training programs to provide a scientific foundation for professional practice
* Collaborates with subject matter experts and department leadership on development and revisions to policies and procedures.
* Incorporates evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, specialty professional organizations recommended practices when collaborating on policy, procedures and standardized procedures.
* Builds and maintains relationships with staff, providers, colleagues and the surrounding community

* Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital
* Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Education

* Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
* Master's degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

* Minimum of 4 years of experience in clinical nursing
* One-year experience in planning educational programs and/or teaching in the assigned clinical area
* Participation in professional organizations preferred

Licenses and Certifications

* Certification in specialty
* Certification in Nurse Professional Development upon hire or obtained within 2 years
* Current American Heart Association BLS required and ACLS Certification with additional AHA Certification will be required based on role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Effectively interacts with staff from diverse backgrounds
* Able to manage time and prioritize effectively
* Active membership in Professional Nursing organizations (ANPD and specialty)
* Demonstrated leadership abilities; able to work under stressful conditions
* Ability to read, write and understand English language
* Proven ability to communicate with all staff across the hospital
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Strong customer service skills
* Organized and self-driven
* Strong understanding of safety, security, and joint commission standards as it pertains to role
* Fluency in Microsoft Suite

Physical Demand and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

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