UMass Memorial Health
RN Clinical Educator-MNA - 32 hours, Nights
UMass Memorial Health, Milford, Massachusetts, us, 01757
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Overview Everyone Is a Caregiver. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Under the direction of the Director of Education and Nursing Quality, the Clinical Educator (CE) assumes responsibility for assessing the clinical learning needs of the inpatient nursing staff, responding to those needs by serving as a clinical resource and role model, and promoting an environment that encourages professional growth and quality patient care. In collaboration with nursing leadership, the CE supports the educational goals and objectives of the nursing departments.
Major Responsibilities
Clinical Proficiency and Orientation
Assists with orientation and transition of new staff.
Provides individualized clinical education and feedback.
Assesses and addresses ongoing educational needs.
Supports competency development and application.
Learning and Development
Applies adult education principles and varied teaching methods.
Reinforces in-service and continuing education.
Promotes staff growth through mentorship.
Support for Departmental Goals
Assesses clinical practice and documentation.
Provides feedback to managers.
Enhances preceptor and charge nurse skills.
Clinical Expertise and Role Modeling
Maintains clinical and instructional competency.
Demonstrates professional behavior and evidence-based practice.
Participates in staff meetings and utilizes clinical resources.
Communication and Professional Climate
Communicates and collaborates effectively.
Maintains communication with leadership about staff and unit needs.
Promotes respectful, professional relationships and resolves conflict constructively.
Professional Development
Identifies and addresses personal learning needs.
Maintains credentials and certifications.
Pursues development that adds institutional value.
Safety and Policy Adherence
Teaches and follows policies and protocols.
Advocates for safe care and escalates concerns appropriately.
Provides real-time feedback on safety issues.
Cost-Conscious Education
Adheres to budget and promotes cost-saving.
Considers financial impact of educational activities.
Age-Specific Competency
Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.
Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education
Required:
Bachelor\'s degree in Nursing
Current RN License in Massachusetts
Current CPR and ACLS certification
Preferred:
Master\'s degree in Nursing, Education, Quality, or related field
Certification in a related specialty
Experience/Skills
Minimum 5 years of current medical, surgical, and cardiac monitoring experience
Bedside teaching experience (e.g., student nurses, preceptees)
Preferred: Critical care experience
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We\'re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Overview Everyone Is a Caregiver. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Under the direction of the Director of Education and Nursing Quality, the Clinical Educator (CE) assumes responsibility for assessing the clinical learning needs of the inpatient nursing staff, responding to those needs by serving as a clinical resource and role model, and promoting an environment that encourages professional growth and quality patient care. In collaboration with nursing leadership, the CE supports the educational goals and objectives of the nursing departments.
Major Responsibilities
Clinical Proficiency and Orientation
Assists with orientation and transition of new staff.
Provides individualized clinical education and feedback.
Assesses and addresses ongoing educational needs.
Supports competency development and application.
Learning and Development
Applies adult education principles and varied teaching methods.
Reinforces in-service and continuing education.
Promotes staff growth through mentorship.
Support for Departmental Goals
Assesses clinical practice and documentation.
Provides feedback to managers.
Enhances preceptor and charge nurse skills.
Clinical Expertise and Role Modeling
Maintains clinical and instructional competency.
Demonstrates professional behavior and evidence-based practice.
Participates in staff meetings and utilizes clinical resources.
Communication and Professional Climate
Communicates and collaborates effectively.
Maintains communication with leadership about staff and unit needs.
Promotes respectful, professional relationships and resolves conflict constructively.
Professional Development
Identifies and addresses personal learning needs.
Maintains credentials and certifications.
Pursues development that adds institutional value.
Safety and Policy Adherence
Teaches and follows policies and protocols.
Advocates for safe care and escalates concerns appropriately.
Provides real-time feedback on safety issues.
Cost-Conscious Education
Adheres to budget and promotes cost-saving.
Considers financial impact of educational activities.
Age-Specific Competency
Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.
Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education
Required:
Bachelor\'s degree in Nursing
Current RN License in Massachusetts
Current CPR and ACLS certification
Preferred:
Master\'s degree in Nursing, Education, Quality, or related field
Certification in a related specialty
Experience/Skills
Minimum 5 years of current medical, surgical, and cardiac monitoring experience
Bedside teaching experience (e.g., student nurses, preceptees)
Preferred: Critical care experience
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We\'re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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