We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: This position will work directly with Women's Health Leadership team to provide designated clinical unit(s) with educational support, including needs assessments, execute on project work within the care site in the areas of process improvement, quality improvement, evidence-based practice and communication. The NPD practitioner demonstrates expertise in the identified roles: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions. Responsibilities include onboarding/orientation, competency management, education, professional role development, collaborative partnerships, research, evidenced based practice, and quality improvement. Assists in the design of education based on educational standards, evidenced based practice and OhioHealth policy. This role is 24 hours in Clinical Education and is meant to be paired with a 12-hour Staff RN role in the new Women's Health Pavilion Medical Surgical Unit, SSU, specialty post-partum population. An ideal candidate for this role has ICU or intermediate experience TOTAL weekly FTE for this role: 36 hours Responsibilities And Duties: 95% of the time OVERVIEW Develops individualized professional development plans that guide associates from initial competency to ongoing expertise, supporting lifelong learning and growth across the career continuum. Collaborates with education, unit and campus leadership to identify educational opportunities related to regulatory the requirements Collaborates with unit, campus and system committees within the service line to individualize staff education needs resulting from: new equipment, processes, policies, procedures, Uses Evidenced Based Assessment techniques or instruments to define potential opportunities (formal needs assessment, ADDIE). Coordinates implementation of an educational plan, including activities and resources necessary to achieve desired outcomes Creates and implements strategies for seamless transitions to practice and between practice settings Interacts with new hire, preceptor and unit leadership team to enhance personal practice and enculturation to the organization Competency management Assesses knowledge, skill and practice gaps Assess knowledge through methods and models of adult learning theory in coordination with Association of Nurse Professional Development and OhioHealth learner reference tools. Performs Needs Assessment of skills, practice and professionalism through observation of practice, simulation, multi-faceted feedback from team members and leadership Creates and conducts initial and ongoing assessment of learning and safe practice Ensures use of evidence based clinical guidelines for validation of safe practice Seeks outcomes data in collaboration with unit leadership and quality teams to support the measure of significance ineffective education interventions. Adheres to requirements of regulatory and accrediting bodies Collaborates and coordinates effectively with learners, colleagues and leaders; fosters a psychologically safe, positive learning environment and consistently models professional behavior. Integrates principles from theories of adult learning behaviors Utilizes needs assessment trends to develop educational activities that address practice gaps for identified target audiences, both licensed and non-licensed. Facilitates education for learners to meet their professional development needs, clinical and non-clinical. Participates in committees and councils, leads with inquiry. Utilizes ADDIE model for cyclic professional development, hones in on evaluation of learning and need to adapt education to meet the learning objective. Professional Role Development Participates in educational activities related to the NPD practitioner specialty, hold accountability for both learner development and self-development. Demonstrates initiative to find specialty-specific educational content online, in journals, through conferences, etc, shares resources and opportunities with colleagues and clinical teams. Acquires knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialty area, practice setting, role and learner diversity Seeks experiences to develop, maintain and improve competence in NPD Seeks a mentor to facilitate personal professional development Interacts with peers and colleagues to enhance personal practice and role performance Takes action to achieve goals identified during the professional practice evaluation process Participates in systematic peer review when included as subject matter expert. Serves as a mentor and a resource to all customers. Leadership Demonstrates emotional intelligence in decision-making Encourages diversity of thought Demonstrates positive energy, excitement and a passion for quality work. Supports a culture of innovation and excellence Supports a just culture Promotes the mission and goals of the OhioHealth strategic plan and optimizes the influence of education. Collaborates to implement programs and project plans. Maintains records to comply with regulatory bodies’ standards Research/Evidenced based practice/quality improvement Use the best available evidence to guide practice decisions in collaboration with partnering departments and quality improvement. Uses evidence to guide NPD practice as well as promote maintenance or development of policies to reflect EBP Supports activities that align with the organizational strategic plan Participates in research activities at various levels appropriate to the NPD practitioner's education in collaboration with leadership priorities. Partners in quality initiatives Disseminates research findings through educational programs, courses, and other activities. Collaborative partnerships Collaborates with partners to share expertise in planning and decision-making to achieve the desired results Works with other disciplines, NPD practitioners, and collaborating partners to identify opportunities and solutions Considers feasibility of solutions in terms of organizational culture and required resources Embraces and supports meaningful change Serves as a role model in supporting meaningful change Partners with others to effect change and generate positive outcomes, remains open to feedback for improvement of self 5% Performs related and additional job duties as required As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree: Nursing (Required)RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing Additional Job Description: Clinical certification that correlates with unit specialty population, ie. RNC-OB; RNC-MNN; RN-BC, MEDSURG-BC Neonatal Resuscitation Program instructor. 3-5 years' experience in designated clinical area; Familiar with High Reliability Organization standards Current member of Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. Experience as a preceptor, clinical instructor or clinical leader Work Shift: Variable Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36 Department Nursing Development Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
Position Title: Experienced RN - Registered Nurse - RN Educator - Pediatrics Department: Clinical Education Job Description: General Description: Under general supervision, performs professional work in all phases of a comprehensive staff development and training program for an assigned unit. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First , pursuing Relentless Excellence , showing Integrity , seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning , and valuing Teamwork . Essential Responsibilities Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards. Responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting staff development and inservice. Develops criteria to evaluate needs of the staff and measure the effectiveness of training programs. Coordinates and facilitates competency development, verification and maintenance activities. Responsible for coordinating nursing orientation program. Coordinates and facilitates quality improvement activities and assessing the implementation of age and culturally appropriate care programs. Plans, implements and evaluates Preceptor Program. Coordinates CPR training that meets the American Heart association requirements and is in compliance with TJC standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Master's in Nursing preferred. Experience: 3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse in the specified area of teaching. License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)). Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures. Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees. Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors. Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients. Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest. Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner. Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards. Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic. Must have good presentation and communication and written skills. Ability to be creative and innovative in program development. Must be able to work independently and research material when developing education sessions. Must be able to read and critique research findings for application practice. Must have computer skills. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
Position Title: Experienced RN - Nurse Educator - Women's Department: Clinical Education Job Description: Under general supervision, performs professional work in all phases of a comprehensive staff development and training program for an assigned unit. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First , pursuing Relentless Excellence , showing Integrity , seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning , and valuing Teamwork . Essential Responsibilities Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards. Responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting staff development and in service. Develops criteria to evaluate needs of the staff and measure the effectiveness of training programs. Coordinates and facilitates competency development, verification and maintenance activities. Responsible for coordinating nursing orientation program. Coordinates and facilitates quality improvement activities and assessing the implementation of age and culturally appropriate care programs. Plans, implements and evaluates Preceptor Program. Coordinates CPR training that meets the American Heart association requirements and is in compliance with TJC standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Experience: 3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse. License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)). Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures. Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques. Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees. Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors. Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients. Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest. Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner. Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards. Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic. Must have good presentation and communication and written skills. Ability to be creative and innovative in program development. Must be able to work independently and research material when developing education sessions. Must be able to read and critique research findings for application practice. Must have computer skills. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.