Center for Nursing Excellence, 24-hour Temporary at Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Clinical Nurse Educator, Instructor BS | Temporary | Part Time - 24 Hours - Rotating Shift | Central Center for Nursing Excellence This position is temporary with an expected duration of three months with hospital option to extend or shorten based on operational or other needs. GENERAL OVERVIEW: The Clinical Nurse Educator/Instructor reports to a designated Professional Development Manager and demonstrates clinical expertise by incorporating nursing theory and evidence-informed practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator participates in the execution of the staff development programs that contribute to the professional growth and development of nursing staff. The Clinical Nurse Educator establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with all disciplines and departments necessary to promote optimal patient outcomes and create a professional practice environment. The Clinical Nurse Educator promotes a just culture and a culture of safety and is positioned to be accessible to the nurse in direct care. The role requires competency in adult learning principles and a sound clinical nursing knowledge base. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Orientation, Training and Professional Development 1. Assists with central classes and orientation activities as needed. 2. Participate in educational needs assessments and identify learning needs of patients and staff. 3. Facilitate opportunities and developmental experiences necessary for staff to successfully precept, teach, and mentor others. 4. Facilitate educational offerings that incorporate new initiatives, products, equipment, technology, policies, procedures, or regulations in either a classroom, a simulated laboratory settings, or on assigned patient care area. 5. Track and monitor orientation progress for all department of nursing hires. 6. Support competency training and annual HealthStream completion by all staff. 7. Conduct an on-going evaluation of educational offerings by using the latest evidence, scholarly information, and cost-effectiveness strategies. 8. Serves as a nursing practice leader, coach and mentor to staff. 9. Participates in self-performance appraisal process in an ongoing manner. 10. Seeks feedback regarding role performance from his/her respective nurse leaders, peers, and others. 11. Provides formal and informal opportunities for staff to develop personal career goals and recognizes their achievement 12. Provides ongoing formal and informal feedback regarding professional development to staff members. 13. Facilitate, and support peer to peer education. Consultation/Collaboration 1. Provides informal consultation on education and practice issues. 2. Participates in committees and task forces as designated by Professional Development Manager. 3. Initiates and maintains effective collaborative relationships. 4. Responds effectively to requests for education and training. 5. Participates in developing nursing department policies and procedures with designated work teams. Direct Patient Care 1. Provides direct patient care in both collaboratively planned and emergent situations. 2. Serves as a role model in providing expert care to patients. 3. Engages in direct patient care experiences that promote, facilitate, and evaluate staff’s critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving abilities. 4. Models clinical decision-making skills and critical thinking behaviors in the clinical setting. 5. Provides direct clinical support