Clinical Staff Educator
UC Health
Clinical Staff Educator
UC Health
Academic medical center delivering patient care
UC Health is hiring a full-time Clinical Staff Educator (RN) for Neuroscience Acute Care (4NE) for the First shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
The Clinical Educator is responsible for providing individualized orientation for new personnel, Inservice education, and continuing education programs to meet the identified needs of the staff. The Clinical Educator serves as a resource to the nursing staff. The Clinical Educator assesses, develops, coordinates, and supports educational programs to meet the needs of staff and enhance specific clinical nursing skills. The Clinical Educator also demonstrates the ability to accept, model, and implement change, as well as functions as a role model for clinical staff.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.
UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.
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About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO employer.
PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY):
Engages in population appropriate communication.
Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Education component:
• Identifies with nursing management/staff development/nursing staff educational needs of the associates. Develops in-service and continuing education programs to meet identified learning needs of the associates by: assessing the learning needs of the associates, planning appropriate programs and learning experiences to meet the identified learning needs of the associates, working with the associates to promote his/her active participation in policies and procedures and standards of care, assisting with required nursing certifications, evaluating the educational programs offered.
• Develops or participates in the development of appropriate materials to facilitate the education of associates.
• Plans for the education of individuals or groups of associates.
• Develops and presents educational programs and conferences.
• Facilitates the application of appropriate theories of nursing and other sciences.
Collaboration/consultations component:
• Collaborates with manager/directors to develop strategic plans in area of specialty.
• Collaborates with manager regarding clinical/educational needs that affect financial and / or labor for specialty area.
• Collaborates with nursing and other health care professionals in the establishment of goals and implementation of goals.
• Collaborates with the nurse managers and staff to identify clinical activities to facilitate the professional growth of the health care team.
Leadership:
• Provides leadership in the assessment, development, and implementation of policies and procedures/standards of care that are directly and indirectly related to the area of specialization.
• Participates in organizational effectiveness as related to area of specialization.
• Actively participates on organizational committees and meetings within the institution and community.
• Actively participates in Quality /Performance Improvement process for the facility.
• Facilitates the maintenance of a clean, safe and organized environment; uses supplies, materials, and equipment economically
Consultation:
• Facilitates nurse-to-nurse consulting process.
• Provides associate consultation.
• Provides consultation to other hospital departments.
• Provides consultation to the community at large.
UC Health combines top clinicians and researchers to deliver patient care in Cincinnati and surrounding areas. It operates through the UC Medical Center and West Chester Hospital, offering a wide range of medical services and specialties. Care is delivered through a collaboration of clinical treatment, teaching, and ongoing research, with access to research-driven, discovery-based approaches and advanced facilities. The organization distinguishes itself by leveraging the academic strength of the University of Cincinnati to integrate clinical care with research and education, supported by a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The goal is to provide the highest quality, compassionate healthcare through leading-edge clinical services, teaching, innovation, and research across medical specialties.
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