Educator Patient Care Services at McLaren Health Care

Caro, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Education, Patient Care, Evidence-Based Research, Collaboration, Nursing Protocols, Patient Care Plans, Training, Quality Standards, Problem Resolution, Health Management, Professional Development, Regulatory Compliance, Equipment Maintenance, Safety Practices, Consultation, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary: Provides clinical education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff and facilitates evidenced-based research within a specialized area of nursing. Collaborates with medical practitioners to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Performs direct specialty nursing services to patients as required, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards and all related policies, procedures, and guidelines. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Provides educational leadership to patients and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established clinical protocols. Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care. Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula. Initiates clinical skills development programs within the parameters of established clinical and preceptor models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters. Provides direct specialized nursing services to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocols and assisting in the performance of all related nursing duties. Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a clinical resource for unit management to ensure quality patient care. Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Acts as a resource or consultant to individuals, groups and departments institution-wide and seeks consultation with outside experts to achieve patient goals. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Performs other related duties as required and directed. Qualifications: Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. Minimum of Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse in acute care setting with demonstrated organization and preceptor skills in the area of expertise. Possession of a current license as a registered nurse issued by the State of Ohio Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration. Effective 7/26/2020, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is required. Valid BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Preferred: Specialty certification. BLS instructor

Responsibilities

The Educator Patient Care Services provides clinical education and evaluation to nursing and patient care staff while facilitating evidence-based research. They collaborate with medical practitioners to develop patient care plans and ensure adherence to quality standards.