Market Training Implementation Specialist

Description

Job Summary

Functions in the role of expert clinician for a specified market in collaboration with the Educators and Market Leaders. Workflow is based upon the clinical education needs of the staff. This role provides clinical support to the Nursing department and is actively engaged with the bedside staff, acting as a preceptor, trainer and/or educator. Acts as a role model, patient advocate, change agent, leader, and supporter of the core values and Scion Health’s mission.

Essential Functions

• Models’ excellence in nursing practice through the utilization of concepts in the areas of assessment, critical thinking, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing plan and goals.
• Assists and provides direction to nursing staff with clinical decision-making and priority setting.
• Provides clinical and classroom hands-on instruction, and on the job coaching to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Functions as a preceptor, mentor, and facilitator of nursing care with direct involvement in implementing and evaluating new techniques and equipment for safety, cost-effectiveness, and benefits related to nursing practice.
• Provides approved clinical services within the scope of practice.
• Serves as a market resource to nursing staff and other healthcare personnel in the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to nursing knowledge.
• In collaboration with the Education team and Clinical leadership, and in response to the needs of the market facilities, develops and implements educational information, materials, and programs for discharge planning and teaching of healthcare consumers.
• Coordinates plans for the professional development of the nursing staff.
• Recommends staff development program and resource needs to administration for budgets and contains expenditures to current budget.
• Ensures that staff action and skills validation regarding patient care procedures and equipment is completed and submitted to Education in a timely manner.
• Ensures that documentation for all training and education is completed and maintained in accordance with state, federal and Scion Compliance program requirements in conjunction with the Education team.
• Provides supplemental training and education as applicable for identified performance concerns and makes recommendations for additional training and follow up to the Department Director or designee.
• Collaborates with clinical nurses and other members of the healthcare team to problem solve complex clinical situations for specialty needs of patients.
• Participate in hospital committees and meetings to facilitate improvement of patient care and development of goals, philosophies, and objectives for a specialized patient population.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates skills at the level of an advanced clinical competent nurse in leadership and mentoring.
• Ability to use evidence to develop, teach, guide, and implement practice standards and policies.
• Computer skills using current software- internet, email, word processing, and presentation.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: up to 70% as needed within the market
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• RN required
• BSN degree strongly preferred or in process.
  
  

Licenses/Certification

• License as a RN in the state employed.
• Valid CPR Instructor certificate preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• ALS certification required.
  
  

Experience

• Five years acute care clinical nursing experience
• Critical Care experience required.
• Prior experience as an Educator preferred.
• Preceptor experience accepted.