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Duke Nursing Highlights :
- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
- Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
- Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
- Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
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- Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
The PRN CNE will teach life support classes (BLS, ACLS, PALS) for the Duke Training Center and cover special projects as needed.
Shifts : Per unit need not to exceed 20 hours / week
The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) across the entities of Duke Medicine by providing staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent, leaders and researcher. Each supports the development of the bedside nurse, and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidenced based nursing practice. This occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development. In addition, as a role model of professional behavior, the CNE is instrumental in creating a professional nursing climate within Duke Medicine to meet the needs of the diverse units within DUHS and the global needs of Duke Medicine. Must be able to withstand physical activity which includes the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds. Travel may be required to facilitate collaboration with entities across Duke Medicine.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Educator
Conducts needs assessments using a variety of strategic toolsAssists learners in the assessment of needs and identification of outcomesIncorporates principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programsCoordinates orientation of new staff to the organizationDevelops / coordinates education plans related to initial and ongoing competency validationDevelops / coordinates core education to address patient population specific nursing careDevelops / coordinates core education for the development of beside leadersPlans, prepares and maintains materials for use in educational programs for accuracy and relevance to the target audienceIdentifies and evaluates instructional materials in all types of media and formatsAdjusts content and teaching strategies appropriate learner needsProvides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of their career developmentDelivers competence based programs for nursing staff with a focus upon improvement of skills and retention of knowledgeDevelops evidence-based educational materialsSupports staff development with educational activities (which include remediation, certification, mentoring, life support, JCAHO requirements, product roll-outs, etc)Evaluates the effectiveness of educational programmingPrepares short and long term planning and programs to address identified needsTeaches content as needed and / or assigned within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation, staff development and / or safe practiceConsultant
Serves as an educational consultant to facilities, task forces, committees, and projects relating to policy, procedure and program developmentResponses to regulatory mandates for research and management of sentinel eventsResponds to identified needs of Duke Medicine to promote quality patient care and safetyCollaborates with Duke Medicine to recommend educational strategies for the implementation clinical standardsConsults with staff regarding individual learning needsResearcher
Supports the integration of research into practiceProvides information to document effectiveness of role as a staff development educatorIncorporates current educational evidence into individual practice as a staff development expertConducts and / or contributes to nursing researchInterprets, communicates, and incorporates research findings into program planningFacilitator
Facilitates the adult learning process, creating a climate which supports learning across the health systemIdentifies and recruits internal and external resources (nurse, doctor, other specialists) for educational activitiesCoordinates educational activities (includes continuing education credit, clinical affiliations, nurse residency, etc) across Duke MedicineParticipates in committees, task forces, projects for areas of coverage and Duke MedicineFacilitates teambuilding and leadership development for areas of coverage and Duke MedicineParticipates in review of activities or processes for area of coverage and departmentChange Agent
Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changesEnsures that educational programs are congruent with organizational missions, values, and goalsMaintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilitiesInterprets and communicates across multiple disciplinesPromotes a safe and healthy work environmentLeader
Serves as a role model to promote excellence and safetyMaintains required educational and / or clinical competenciesSeek opportunities to develop staff in various rolesIntegrates ethical principles in all aspects of practiceServes as a role model for education and professional nursing practiceRole models and promotes the concept of life long learningLeads committees, work groups and / or projects related to the implementation of educational activitiesPerforms related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications at this Level
Education
BSN requiredMSN preferred.Experience
3 years of nursing, clinical educator, or nursing instructor experience required.A Master's Degree in Nursing may be substituted for 2 years of required experience.Degrees, Licensure, and / or Certification
Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina or compact license from participating state is required.BLS required.BLS, ACLS, PALS, and / or NRP Instructor level certification is required for this position.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic Computer Skills in Microsoft officeKnowledge of Audiovisual equipment set up an advantageDuke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
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