Clinical Educator (RN) – Med-Surg/Tele Position Available In Washington, Rhode Island

Job Description:

Location Detail:

Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail:

intermittent responsibilities on the off-shifts Work where everymoment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCarecolleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what wedo, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become partof Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Since 1893,Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare servicesfor much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only traumacenter in New London and Windham counties and are the only areahospital with

LIFE STAR

helicopter services. We deliver andcoordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal ofimproving the health of our communities.

JOB SUMMARY

The NursingProfessional Development (NPD) Practitioner is a Register Nursewith NPD practice judgement and expertise who influenceprofessional role competence and growth of learners. The NPDpractitioner is responsible for supporting learners within thecontext and framework of the Nursing Professional Development,Scope and Standards practice as approved by the American NursesAssociation. This position works in collaboration with nursingleadership to foster and influence competency management, clinicalnursing education, professional role development, policystandardization, collaborative partnerships, scientific inquiry,transition to practice and onboarding/orientation of new HartfordHealthCare colleagues. The practitioner is an essential member ofthe nursing leadership team who promotes the alignment of regionalNPD and practice excellence with the HHC system as a whole.

Qualifications BSN required; enrollment in a Master’s program withdegree completion within two years of hire date preferred. Minimumof 3 years of active clinical nursing experience with at least 1year of experience in an acute care environment. Experience as apreceptor. One year of relevant teaching experience preferred,nursing professional development and/or specialty area preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Licensed Registered Nursefrom the CT DPH obtained prior to hire date.
• NPD or ClinicalSpecialty Certification within two years of hire hire/transfer
• BLS required Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
• Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver and evaluate educationalprograms.
• Working knowledge of high reliability and LEAN processimprovement strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and acommitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuousquality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services.
• Knowledge of the principles/theories of adult learning.
• Knowledgeof unit based orientation plans.
• Strong skills in the process ofeducational needs assessments.
• Excellent communication skills,both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities ina fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work independently aswell as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficient in MicrosoftWord, PowerPoint and strong skills in excel We take great care ofcareers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCareoffers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.

Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helpingto bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and communityeducation to countless men, women and children. We know that athriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide acompetitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment .