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Clinical Nurse Educator

Coloradoacc, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703

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Duke Nursing Highlights

Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization

Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.

Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.

Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses

Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!

Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Position Overview This full-time Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) position supports Operating Room education across the Duke University Health System. Key responsibilities include:

Providing education and support for Operating Room staff across DUHS entities

Facilitating the

New to the Operating Room (NTTOR)

program

Managing

Periop 101 contract utilization

Supporting additional OR-related educational initiatives as assigned

Participating in system-wide instruction of

Basic Life Support (BLS) ,

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) , and

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

courses

Operating Room Experience is Required

Shift:

The role may require occasional early morning availability to accommodate OR rounding schedules and travel between Duke facilities as well as occasional weekend work.

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) across the entities of Duke Medicine by providing staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent, leaders and researcher. Each supports the development of the bedside nurse, and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidenced based nursing practice. This occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development. In addition, as a role model of professional behavior, the CNE is instrumental in creating a professional nursing climate within Duke Medicine to meet the needs of the diverse units within DUHS and the global needs of Duke Medicine. Must be able to withstand physical activity which includes the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds. Travel may be required to facilitate collaboration with entities across Duke Medicine.

Duties and Responsibilities by Role Educator

Conducts needs assessments using a variety of strategic tools

Assists learners in the assessment of needs and identification of outcomes

Incorporates principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs

Coordinates orientation of new staff to the organization

Develops/coordinates education plans related to initial and ongoing competency validation

Develops/coordinates core education to address patient population specific nursing care

Develops/coordinates core education for the development of beside leaders

Plans, prepares and maintains materials for use in educational programs for accuracy and relevance to the target audience

Identifies and evaluates instructional materials in all types of media and formats

Adjusts content and teaching strategies appropriate learner needs

Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of their career development

Delivers competence based programs for nursing staff with a focus upon improvement of skills and retention of knowledge

Develops evidence-based educational materials

Supports staff development with educational activities (which include remediation, certification, mentoring, life support, JCAHO requirements, product roll-outs, etc)

Evaluates the effectiveness of educational programming

Prepares short and long term planning and programs to address identified needs

Teaches content as needed and/or assigned within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation, staff development and/or safe practice

Consultant

Serves as an educational consultant to facilities, task forces, committees, and projects relating to policy, procedure and program development

Responses to regulatory mandates for research and management of sentinel events

Responds to identified needs of Duke Medicine to promote quality patient care and safety

Collaborates with Duke Medicine to recommend educational strategies for the implementation clinical standards

Consults with staff regarding individual learning needs

Researcher

Supports the integration of research into practice

Provides information to document effectiveness of role as a staff development educator

Incorporates current educational evidence into individual practice as a staff development expert

Conducts and/or contributes to nursing research

Interprets, communicates, and incorporates research findings into program planning

Facilitator

Facilitates the adult learning process, creating a climate which supports learning across the health system

Identifies and recruits internal and external resources (nurse, doctor, other specialists) for educational activities

Coordinates educational activities (includes continuing education credit, clinical affiliations, nurse residency, etc) across Duke Medicine

Participates in committees, task forces, projects for areas of coverage and Duke Medicine

Facilitates teambuilding and leadership development for areas of coverage and Duke Medicine

Participates in review of activities or processes for area of coverage and department

Change Agent

Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changes

Ensures that educational programs are congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals

Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities

Interprets and communicates across multiple disciplines

Promotes a safe and healthy work environment

Leader

Serves as a role model to promote excellence and safety

Maintains required educational and/or clinical competencies

Seek opportunities to develop staff in various roles

Integrates ethical principles in all aspects of practice

Serves as a role model for education and professional nursing practice

Role models and promotes the concept of life long learning

Leads committees, work groups and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities

Performs related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

BSN required

MSN preferred

Experience

3 years of nursing, clinical educator, or nursing instructor experience required

OR experience is required

A Master's Degree in Nursing may be substituted for 2 years of required experience

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina or compact license from participating state is required

BLS required

BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP Instructor level certification is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic Computer Skills in Microsoft office

Knowledge of Audiovisual equipment set up an advantage

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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