CNS Educator -Critical Care

Job Description :

TITLE : Educator / Clinical Nurse Specialist - Critical Care Unit

ROLE : See job description for Clinical Partner for generic job duties.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT : Patient Care Services

HOURS OF WORK : Hours vary to cover service needs (evening or weekend hours required occasionally).

RESPONSIBLE TO : Director of Professional Development / Education

DESCRIPTION :

The Educator / CNS will collaborate with the system wide educational department, and will report to the Director of Professional Development / Education.

The Educator / CNS will plan, manage, deliver and evaluate continuing education and training interventions for all health professionals and ancillary personnel in the Critical Care Unit.

The l Educator / CNS will promote excellence in nursing as a resource and a role model of the Professional Practice Model : Center of Excellence for the Critical Care staff members.

The Educator / CNS will act as consultant and expert, giving clinical counsel to staff, physicians, insurance companies and patient's families in Critical care, leading efforts related to implementation, evaluation and identification of evidence based practice, staff specific education and patient education.

PREREQUISITES :

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited (NLNAC or CCNE) educational institution.

Unrestricted / active RN licensed to practice in WA State.

Current BLS certified

Specialty focus in Critical Care .

Minimum of three years' experience in specialty.

Critical Care certification or in process of obtaining.

Experience providing and coordinating clinical education programs and staff development.

Able to use word processing, graphic and database computer programs, email and scheduling software.

Evidence of excellent communication and education skills.

Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge of adult learning principles, curriculum design and change process.

Experience in nursing education and staff development.

Experience with evidence-based practice and standards development.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all ages served.

Able to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.

Ability to collaborate and work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

Same as generic description

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Generic Job Functions : See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner

Unique Job Functions

1. Spheres of influence include patient / family, nurses / nursing, and systems / organizations.

Patient / Family

Provide care for the patients and families in the area of specialty, on a selected basis

Demonstrate continuing clinical competence in area of specialty through certification maintenance, continuing education, and performance of clinical skills

Nurses / Nursing

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and revise clinical education in specialty field.

Work collaboratively with department members, Patient Care Services' Managers, and Professional Development Specialists to maintain staff clinical competency.

Provide clinical consultation for complex patients to the staff in area of specialty.

Oversee unit-specific orientation program for new staff.

Conduct specialty residency programs, as indicated.

Collaborate with unit manager and Professional Development Specialists to facilitate learning experiences for students.

Monitor and enhance clinical care given to patients on specialty units.

Provide leadership for development of evidence-based policy, procedure, and protocol.

Participate with unit manager in developing operational budget and cost-benefit analysis for clinical programs.

Initiate and / or participate in research projects and implement findings.

Promote national practice standards from professionally recognized organizations and specialty organizations.

Systems / Organizations

Apply evidence-based practice to enhance and broaden the scope of clinical practice and assist with implementation of practice changes.

Coordinate selection and evaluation of new projects and devices in specialty area.

Collaborate with physician colleagues on select patients and patient populations.

Participate in quality management programs in specialty area.

Initiate own leadership in promoting system-wide changes related to specialty area.

Serve on appropriate committees and advisory boards at VMC and in community.

Participate in the development of new programs to improve patient care.

Specific Performance Responsibilities for Oncology role

Expert Clinical Practice

Daily rounds on all oncology / chemo patients to monitor care, systems, and process issues

Recommend and evaluate processes to improve systems and patient care across the continuum of care

Collaborate with nursing staff in assessing the patient / family nursing needs / assist in development of multidisciplinary plan of care for complex high-risk patients.

Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care provided and provide performance feedback

Education

Coordinate mandatory and supplemental education for oncology team members and staff in units involved in oncology / chemotherapy scope of care.

Collaborate with patient education team in the development / revision of patient and family education materials

Consultation

Review length of stay data; assist with discharge planning issues

Provide consultation to healthcare team members regarding management of oncology / chemotherapy patients

Research

Conduct systematic review of the literature to identify best practices and evidence based practice

Collaborate with MDs and Quality Improvement to collect, analyz

Job Qualifications : PREREQUISITES :

PREREQUISITES :

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited (NLNAC or CCNE) educational institution.

Unrestricted / active RN licensed to practice in WA State.

Current BLS certified

Specialty focus in Critical Care .

Minimum of three years' experience in specialty.

Critical Care certification or in process of obtaining.

Experience providing and coordinating clinical education programs and staff development.

Able to use word processing, graphic and database computer programs, email and scheduling software.

Evidence of excellent communication and education skills.

Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge of adult learning principles, curriculum design and change process.

Experience in nursing education and staff development.

Experience with evidence-based practice and standards development.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all ages served.

Able to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.