Develops and provides services related to the orientation, continuing education, and assessment of clinical staff. Serves as a resource for the Critical Care Director and staff.
Qualifications - External: Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree required.
Master's degree preferred.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) required (instructor) required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (instructor preferred).
Licenses: Current RN license valid in NC.
Minimum Work Experience:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Must have skills in caring for critical care patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, TAVR, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz, Arterial lines, Vasoactive medications, and others as appropriate.
Essential Functions:
Collaborates with Director(s), physicians, and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.
Designs, delivers, and assesses learning activities and curriculums related to clinical competencies, departmental/organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and the use of clinical information technologies.
Serves as a consultant/mentor for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development. Provides feedback to leaders on staff progress and development.
Participates in the development, coordination, and delivery of new staff orientation and education activities.
Will assist the Nursing Director.
Develops policies and procedures related to care of the critical care patient.
Initiates and participates in activities to promote optimal patient outcomes and compliance to regulatory standards.
Coordinates and provides continuing education on new procedures, equipment, medications, and all areas of assessed need.
Coaches staff by talking openly and directly about their performance, providing necessary feedback, guidance, direction, and development opportunities.
Develops and uses effective strategies and interpersonal styles to influence and guide others toward the accomplishment of identified objectives and goals.
Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.
Acts to continuously improve the level of clinical and non-clinical outcomes and level of customer satisfaction in both individual and teamwork processes.
Accomplishes tasks by working effectively with others and appreciating the value and commitment of every member.
Serves on Shared Governance teams/committees and process improvement teams/committees.
Functions as a role model at the bedside.
Incorporates evidence-based strategies into clinical practice and educational offerings.
Coordinates ongoing programs and promotes staff participation in Critical Care Journal clubs.
Benefits:
You choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
HSA.
401(K) retirement plan contributions.
Generous Paid Time Off.
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance.
Prescription Assistance with OptumRx.
Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.