Job Description

MAIN FUNCTION:

The Decentralized Staff Development Instructor is responsible for providing appropriate education programs/opportunities for the staff in a specific area. Works in collaboration with the Unit Director and Education Department. Reports to Director of Department to which assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** 1. Demonstrates the use of the nursing process in clinical practice utilizing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

** 2. Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise and technical skills within the unit/department.

** 3. Formulates educational/staff development programs utilizing total age appropriate criteria which meets the needs of individual patients.

** 4. Utilizes theories of teaching and learning to meet identified patient/family and staff educational needs.

** 5. Coordinates the orientation process of new employees at the unit base level and serves as a resource for preceptors.

** 6. Collaborates with the Unit Director to identify educational needs within the unit/department, and formulates a written goal-directed plan of education to address priority areas.

** 7. Is responsible for providing staff development, educational programs, and in servicing, at the unit level as appropriate, to cover all staff/all shifts.

** 8. Maintains appropriate documentation of orientation activities and on-going educational programs including objectives, class content, evaluations, and employee attendance.

** 9. Maintains appropriate documentation of the following on the unit: Competency completion, Inservice/Staff Development programs, and Certification. Forwards necessary information to the Education Department.

** 10. Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching and educational programs using objective measures and submits an annual report to the Unit Director on the attainment of the unit educational goals.

** 11. Assesses the needs; plans; implements; and evaluates educational programs given at the unit level.

** 12. Performs review of educational programs and analyzes appropriateness of programs at least annually.

** 13. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge base, problem solving, and critical thinking skills by appropriate actions in managing patients and the development of staff educational programs.

** 14. Identifies and acts upon potential risk management issues. Includes this in staff education in services/programs.

** 15. Demonstrates a clear understanding of legal and ethical issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function.

** 16. Follows Arnot Health/Division of Nursing policy/procedure regarding infection control.

** 17. Assesses learner needs and incorporates adult learning principles in the planning, implementation and evaluation of education programs through multiple venues including bedside, e-learning, didactic class presentations and simulation scenarios.

** 18 . Education encompasses new staff orientation as related to both theoretical knowledge and technical skills, certification preparation, regulatory and DNV guidelines/standards.

** 19. Ensures that educational programs are aligned with Arnot Health, Mission, Values and Goals.

** 20. Demonstrates ability to perform competencies as outlined in unit specific Competency Assessment Tools.

** 21. Serves as an educational consultant to task forces, committees and project teams relating to policy, procedure and new program development.

** 22. Integrates research into practice and program development.

• Facilitates optimal learning experiences utilizing the expertise of a multidisciplinary team members (nurses, doctors, other specialties, etc.) to achieve excellent patient care and outcomes.

• Integrates relevant research and best practice into clinical delivery processes at Arnot Health. Collaborates with the Education Department and service line educators.

• Responds to changes in nursing practice by developing/implementing evidence based programs to reflect those changes.

• Communicates effectively across multiple disciplines to promote a safe/health work environment.

• Serves as a role model for education and professional nursing practice; promotes life-long learning to ensure that all staff members are instilled with the most current knowledge and skills.

• Effectively leads committees, workgroups and teams to implement educational activities.

• Demonstrates population-specific care as appropriate for practice area and job title.

• Identifies education/training needs and establishes programs with measurable student objectives.

• Supports the education and training needs of procedures, patient types, new equipment and respective documentation of clinical intervention. Solicits feedback through patient rounds, assessment of patient progress and communication with staff.

• Assists in facilitation of nursing orientation.

• Will review, revise, develop, and administer curricula for approved clinical and non-clinical programs based on best practice, trending of benchmarked data.

• Follows established policy, protocol, and documentation requirements. Participates in and provides direction for other staff members in emergency situations.

• Serves on committees, task forces and work groups on a voluntary and appointed basis at the Division of Nursing level.

• Develops effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and families.

• Pursues self-directed and continuing education. Attends all mandatory in-services.

  ** 38. Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs required by position.

  ** 39. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer’s needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Arnot Health.

  ** 40. It is understood that this role description lists typical duties for the classification and is not considered inclusive of all duties which may be assigned.

  EDUCATION:

  Current NYS nursing licensure required, certification in specialty preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Master of Science in Nursing preferred. ACLS, NNRP, S.T.A.B.L.E Instructor desirable, or completed in a negotiable time frame (not to exceed one year).

  EXPERIENCE:

  Minimum 3 years of appropriate nursing practice required. Excellent communication and writing abilities.

  CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:

  Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  Ability to frequently lift 15-20 pounds. Some reaching and stooping. Required to be on feet much of the time.

  EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

  Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluid or tissue.

  ** A.D.A. Essential Functions

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