Basic Function: Provides clinical education and evaluation to Nursing and Patient Care staff. Facilitates evidence-based education to ensure adherence to all regulatory agencies in the clinical area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Role models and supports excellence in clinical practice and promotes a culture of safe, high-quality care. Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
• Works closely with nursing staff/care team to develop an environment that promotes staff growth, role competency, and proficiency in nursing skills and critical thinking, always ensuring patient and staff safety.
• Implements specialized and non-routine nursing care for patients in various clinical settings to support individual plan of care.
• Acts as a resource providing training on patient care procedures, equipment, new protocols, and learning/education initiatives.
• Ensures that patient care staff are meeting evidence-based practice standards and institutional policies and strategies.
• Promotes the use of scientific principles and critical thinking skills in the delivery of nursing care.
• Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support.
• Provides clinical education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff.
• Incorporates evidence-based education and practice to ensure quality patient care.
• Develops a plan to assist caregivers with education needs, problem resolution, and patient care management.
• Initiates clinical skills development programs and implements education strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
• Educates nursing and patient care staff in the use and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Assess education needs and develop verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to both groups and individuals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
• Readily adapts to change and welcomes new approaches when circumstances demand.

Education and Experience Requirements:

BSN required. MSN preferred.

2 years nursing experience required. Education experience preferred.