RN - Nursing Orientation Coordinator

RN - Nursing Orientation Coordinator
Job ID: 19271

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The education specialist job description uses the novice to expert model and includes the roles of educator, consultant, leader and researcher. The education specialist models behaviors that reflect continued personal and professional growth. The educator specialist is cognizant of trends in practice and deliver of care and facilitates the process for learners to assume responsibility for maintaining competence in practice. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· BS in nursing or actively pursuing

· two years clinical experience in related area

· Effective communicator

· Past teaching experience in formal/informal settings

· Self-directed, creative shows initiative to develop educational programs

· Demonstrates leadership

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· MSN or masters degree in related field

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· Current registration with the Florida State Board of Nursing

PREFERRED LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION:

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital’s Core Values of Integrity, Care, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organization’s Performance Excellence Program.

· Responsible for orientation, educational programming and professional development of staff. Individualizes, plans, implements and evaluates new unit employees orientation

· Plans, implements and evaluates educational programs in response to health care trends, staff learning needs and organizational goals.

· Utilizes principles of education and adult learning to provide opportunities and experiences for professional growth consistent with the Novice to Expert continuum. Utilizes the process of systematic inquiry to develop educational activities

· Contributes educational expertise to facilitate and enhance achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals

· Demonstrates knowledge of leadership principles and management skills. Communicates effectively. Demonstrates integrity. Maintains knowledge of national and local trends in nursing practice.

· Promotes continuous improvement. Collaborates to implement change

· Integrates published research and current literature to develop and implement learning activities Contributes to the research process and participates in hospital based research. Provides learning opportunities which enable nurses to utilize research findings in practice.

· Participates in education-focused systematic inquiry on topics such as health care outcomes, issues, concepts, theories and the learning process.

· If in a clinical setting or have patient contact, include reference to the age of patients served and how the job functions are performed in relation to the customer/patient’s age/needs.

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. Responsibilities are subject to change.

The RN is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

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RN - Nursing Coordinator - OBGYN - Loch Haven, FL

RN - Nursing Coordinator - OBGYN - Loch Haven, FL
Job ID: 10487

PRIMARY CUSTOMERS, PARTNERS, AND TEAM:

At Florida Hospital our primary customers are patients and families. Our partners are faculty and resident physicians and our team members are all employees of Florida Hospital.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Practice Manager and Medical Director, this position is responsible for providing physician support and supervising clinical staff in a physician office practice. Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies and medications, appropriate staffing levels, resident education and training, and quality of clinical functions to ensure efficiency/productivity of the unit. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Must pass basic clerical test and type a minimum of 24 wpm

Basic Life Support (All employees must obtain Basic Life Support by August 31^st, 2008 effective for all new hires June 2^nd, 2008)

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

· Multi-tasking ability

· Problem-solving

· Organizational skills

· Phone skills and etiquette

· IV Starts

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Associate degree of nursing or higher

Current clinical experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Physician office experience (2 years, preferred)

· Supervisory experience (2 years)

· OB-GYN experience (2 years)

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork as outlined in the organization’s Performance Excellence Program booklet.

· Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the clinical back office functions including the ALPN/LPN and MA staff to ensure efficiency and productivity of unit.

· Responsible for ALPN/LPN and MA hiring, disciplinary actions, timely evaluations, and positive feedback to their unit staff.

· Responsible for day to day back office staffing of the unit.

· Assists in unit clinical functions as needed.

· Ensures that maintenance labor tracking falls within standards set by Medical Education Administration and that overtime is utilized only in emergency situations with management approval.

· Responsible for proper and cost effective levels of nursing supplies and medications, as well as proper function of equipment.

· Facilitates the professional development of clinical staff and resident physicians.

· Promotes an environment of open communication as demonstrated through interaction with patients, staff, resident physicians, faculty, administration and outside facilities. Utilizes positive problem solving skills and conflict resolution to assess and diffuse difficult situations.

· Works well within the organizational framework to achieve hospital/departmental goals and objectives including, but not limited to the facility Business Plan.

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. Responsibilities are subject to change.

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