Beth Israel Lahey Health
Clinical Nurse Educator, Oncology
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Burlington, Massachusetts, United States, 01805
Join The Bilh Team
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Job Description
Essential duties & responsibilities including but not limited to: Clinical Judgment and Decision Making
Ways in which nurses come to understand the problems, issues or concerns of patients/families, to attend to salient/critical information, and to respond in concerned and involved ways. Facilitates the nursing process (as outlined in the Tertiary RN job description):
Providing safe patient care - Demonstrates organizational skills that maintain safe delivery of standard care for assigned patients/families. Performing systematic patient and family assessment relevant to practice settings. Evaluating effectiveness of care and adapts plan based on patient/family response. Effectively communicating plan of care and patient/family response
Collaborates with staff nurses on the assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and documentation of nursing care.
Performs routine rounds to observe the delivery of care and to offer guidance to staff, especially for complex or difficult patient problems. Provides the staff with available resources and information to improve patient care outcomes as well as to develop their skills. Collaborates with nurses in coordinating patient teaching as well as discharge planning.
Improves nursing practice by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient outcomes and standards of care.
Works with Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager and staff nurses to plan, implement and evaluate changes in practice on each unit. Develops unit-based standards of practice/protocols, which are compatible with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department. Educates nurses about standards of practice/protocols. Coordinates and implements unit-based nursing education on new or revised policies, procedures, products and equipment. Participates in hospital and nursing committees Develops and monitors continuous improvement initiatives on the unit. Assures maintenance of educational files, bulletin boards and literary resources for the unit
Promotes excellence in nursing practice by providing expert nursing care to patients and functioning as a clinical resource to nursing staff
Guides and instructs staff in their role as direct caregivers Evaluates nursing practice to provide clinical learning opportunities for staff. Assist staff to incorporate evidence-based knowledge into their daily nursing practice
Nurse-patient/family relationship
A relationship that extends beyond formal assessment to integrate the particular patient's response and his/her religious/spiritual, ethnic and cultural beliefs into the plan of care. Facilitates the establishment of a professional relationship with patients and family.
Communicates RN role to patient and family Elicits questions and concerns from patients and family members. Orients patient/family to the roles of each member of the health care team and unit environment. Respects the values (religious/spiritual, ethnic, cultural) of the patient and family. Communicates with the patient and family appropriate to the age of the patient and family members. Presents patient/family values to other members of the health care team. Maintains confidentiality and patient rights in interactions with the patient/family and other health care workers. Inform patients of their rights as a patient.
Teaches the patient and family about the patient's illness and treatment including preventative measures appropriate to the patient.
Elicits questions and concerns from patients and family members. Teaches self-care procedures appropriately. Communicates about the plan of care and any changes as they occur. Provides information and teaches skills regarding prevention and wellness as appropriate to practice setting.
Facilitates the nurse/nurse relationship:
Assist the newly licensed nurse to make a successful transition to role ad RN and Lahey clinic Actively involved in strategies that promote the image of nursing Actively participates in recruitment and retention of registered nurses
Clinical Leadership
The ability to lead and influence the reasoning of colleagues in the patient's best interest depends on skillful comportment, authoritative clinical knowledge and wisdom, the conviction to act as an ethical agent despite adverse consequences, and the ability to listen and enhance others' strengths. The registered nurse supports the development of others, creates a practice climate of responsiveness and learning (designer, teacher, steward). Integrates the components of professional nursing practice by serving as role model. These components include clinical practice, consultation, collaboration, leadership, education, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement. Demonstrates professional behavior.
Demonstrates a commitment to practice setting by extending self when unusual needs arise. Displays a positive attitude in the workplace that is supportive and open to change. Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety. Adheres to unit policies and procedures related to such issues as dress code, punctuality, illness, vacation scheduling, and overtime
Adheres to practice guidelines specific to the setting.
Uses resource manuals and professional journals to assist with integrating evidence-based practice into nursing care. Seeks guidance from appropriate unit resources and setting-based experts. Is knowledgeable about current performance improvement activities and measurement data of unit and new product initiatives.
Demonstrates skills as a responsive team member.
Assures completion of individual assignments. Functions without supervision in a manner appropriate for experience. Recognizes and respects the role of other health care providers. Delegates work appropriately and provide direction and guidance to support personnel. Shares information with other members of the team to establish or contribute to the plan of care. Communicates patient's interests/needs to caregivers of other shifts, units or disciplines Seeks support from peers Offers support to peers
Upholds standards of quality nursing care.
Identifies variances in the use of clinical pathways, when appropriate. Recognizes the importance of continuous quality improvement initiatives. Participates in continuing education appropriate to practice.
Clinical Scholarship
Assumes role of an evidence-based practice champion.
Incorporates research-based knowledge into nursing practice Participates in nursing research projects Participates in Nursing Department based Journal Clubs Implements unit-based Journal Clubs
Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning.
Identifies typical problems occurring in providing care to common patient populations. Reviews practice decisions with experienced personnel to evaluate effectiveness. Learns from observing different types of professional relationships. Seeks patient assignment and/or work experience that will strengthen skill acquisition and experiential learning. Identifies learning needs and seeks appropriate assistance from experienced personnel. Sets realistic goals for own development Participates in professional nursing organizations Pursues certification in field of practice. Participates in Shared Governance Councils and/or nursing/organization committees.
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. Job Description
Essential duties & responsibilities including but not limited to: Clinical Judgment and Decision Making
Ways in which nurses come to understand the problems, issues or concerns of patients/families, to attend to salient/critical information, and to respond in concerned and involved ways. Facilitates the nursing process (as outlined in the Tertiary RN job description):
Providing safe patient care - Demonstrates organizational skills that maintain safe delivery of standard care for assigned patients/families. Performing systematic patient and family assessment relevant to practice settings. Evaluating effectiveness of care and adapts plan based on patient/family response. Effectively communicating plan of care and patient/family response
Collaborates with staff nurses on the assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and documentation of nursing care.
Performs routine rounds to observe the delivery of care and to offer guidance to staff, especially for complex or difficult patient problems. Provides the staff with available resources and information to improve patient care outcomes as well as to develop their skills. Collaborates with nurses in coordinating patient teaching as well as discharge planning.
Improves nursing practice by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient outcomes and standards of care.
Works with Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager and staff nurses to plan, implement and evaluate changes in practice on each unit. Develops unit-based standards of practice/protocols, which are compatible with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department. Educates nurses about standards of practice/protocols. Coordinates and implements unit-based nursing education on new or revised policies, procedures, products and equipment. Participates in hospital and nursing committees Develops and monitors continuous improvement initiatives on the unit. Assures maintenance of educational files, bulletin boards and literary resources for the unit
Promotes excellence in nursing practice by providing expert nursing care to patients and functioning as a clinical resource to nursing staff
Guides and instructs staff in their role as direct caregivers Evaluates nursing practice to provide clinical learning opportunities for staff. Assist staff to incorporate evidence-based knowledge into their daily nursing practice
Nurse-patient/family relationship
A relationship that extends beyond formal assessment to integrate the particular patient's response and his/her religious/spiritual, ethnic and cultural beliefs into the plan of care. Facilitates the establishment of a professional relationship with patients and family.
Communicates RN role to patient and family Elicits questions and concerns from patients and family members. Orients patient/family to the roles of each member of the health care team and unit environment. Respects the values (religious/spiritual, ethnic, cultural) of the patient and family. Communicates with the patient and family appropriate to the age of the patient and family members. Presents patient/family values to other members of the health care team. Maintains confidentiality and patient rights in interactions with the patient/family and other health care workers. Inform patients of their rights as a patient.
Teaches the patient and family about the patient's illness and treatment including preventative measures appropriate to the patient.
Elicits questions and concerns from patients and family members. Teaches self-care procedures appropriately. Communicates about the plan of care and any changes as they occur. Provides information and teaches skills regarding prevention and wellness as appropriate to practice setting.
Facilitates the nurse/nurse relationship:
Assist the newly licensed nurse to make a successful transition to role ad RN and Lahey clinic Actively involved in strategies that promote the image of nursing Actively participates in recruitment and retention of registered nurses
Clinical Leadership
The ability to lead and influence the reasoning of colleagues in the patient's best interest depends on skillful comportment, authoritative clinical knowledge and wisdom, the conviction to act as an ethical agent despite adverse consequences, and the ability to listen and enhance others' strengths. The registered nurse supports the development of others, creates a practice climate of responsiveness and learning (designer, teacher, steward). Integrates the components of professional nursing practice by serving as role model. These components include clinical practice, consultation, collaboration, leadership, education, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement. Demonstrates professional behavior.
Demonstrates a commitment to practice setting by extending self when unusual needs arise. Displays a positive attitude in the workplace that is supportive and open to change. Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety. Adheres to unit policies and procedures related to such issues as dress code, punctuality, illness, vacation scheduling, and overtime
Adheres to practice guidelines specific to the setting.
Uses resource manuals and professional journals to assist with integrating evidence-based practice into nursing care. Seeks guidance from appropriate unit resources and setting-based experts. Is knowledgeable about current performance improvement activities and measurement data of unit and new product initiatives.
Demonstrates skills as a responsive team member.
Assures completion of individual assignments. Functions without supervision in a manner appropriate for experience. Recognizes and respects the role of other health care providers. Delegates work appropriately and provide direction and guidance to support personnel. Shares information with other members of the team to establish or contribute to the plan of care. Communicates patient's interests/needs to caregivers of other shifts, units or disciplines Seeks support from peers Offers support to peers
Upholds standards of quality nursing care.
Identifies variances in the use of clinical pathways, when appropriate. Recognizes the importance of continuous quality improvement initiatives. Participates in continuing education appropriate to practice.
Clinical Scholarship
Assumes role of an evidence-based practice champion.
Incorporates research-based knowledge into nursing practice Participates in nursing research projects Participates in Nursing Department based Journal Clubs Implements unit-based Journal Clubs
Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning.
Identifies typical problems occurring in providing care to common patient populations. Reviews practice decisions with experienced personnel to evaluate effectiveness. Learns from observing different types of professional relationships. Seeks patient assignment and/or work experience that will strengthen skill acquisition and experiential learning. Identifies learning needs and seeks appropriate assistance from experienced personnel. Sets realistic goals for own development Participates in professional nursing organizations Pursues certification in field of practice. Participates in Shared Governance Councils and/or nursing/organization committees.