Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Instructor - Proger 5 ICU Job at Tufts Medicine, Boston, MA

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  • Tufts Medicine
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Job Profile

Summary

​ This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services

in accordance with

physician orders

.

In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or

provides

nursing care and

identified

clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed

.

Provides

professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license

.

A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other

lower level

professionals or manage processes and programs

.

The majority of

time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically

acquired

through advanced education

.

A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience

.

Typically

responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision,

coaching

and reviewing the work of

lower level

professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Professional Development Director, the Clinical Instructor

is responsible for

upholding and driving the standard of practice within their respective units/practice areas as set by national and professional organizations, and the most current evidence guided practice. The Clinical

Instructor

ensures

that competencies for all staff are

validated

within their defined practice areas.

The overall goal of the Clinical Instructor role is the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that translate into practice and contribute to the safety of patients/families and provision of quality care. In addition to acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitude, specialty excellence includes the evaluation and measurement of current clinical knowledge,

proficiency

of technical skills, application of critical thinking and performance by members of the nursing team. The Clinical Instructor leads the implementation and interpretation of these measures and methods and

identifies

areas for practice improvement within defined

area

of clinical practice

.

Minimum Qualifications

:

1.

Bachelors

degree in Nursing

.

Associates Degree

considered with review of the Nurse Executive Council

. 2.

Registered Nurse (RN) license. 3.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 4. Advanced Life Support (ACLS certification) 5.

Three (3) years of

demonstrated

clinical nursing experience in relevant

specialty

area.

Preferred Qualifications

:

1.

Specialty Nursing certifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

:

The

duties and responsibilities listed

below

are intended to describe the general nature of work

and

are not intended to be an all-inclusive list

.

Other duties

and responsibilities

may be assigned.

1.

Utilizes

clinical

expertise

, integrating nursing theory and practice

.

Employs evidence-based practice in decision-making and patient care

. 2.

Utilizes

the nursing process for the delivery and management of patient’s care across the continuum of care

appropriate to

the developmental age of the patient population

.

Collaborates with members of the health care team related to patient plan of care

, developing practice guidelines, and unit-specific procedures. 3.

Develops and monitors systems that support advancement in nursing practice.

Uses clinical skills to

provide

ongoing assessment and evaluation of nursing care.

E

nsure

s

evidence-based standards of care are being practiced clinically

. 4.

Interacts with

, mentors,

provides

and

facilitates

feedback to

staff

including nurses,

Clinical Care Technicians (CCTs) and Unit Coordinators (UCs) ,

to advance

nurses, knowledge, skill

s, and practices, and capabilities to

provide

care in changing circumstances. 5.

Serves as a resource for patients, family members and nursing staff as issues arise

regarding

the patient’s hospitalization or care experience. 6.

Utilizes

the performance improvement process to assess the response to nursing care from patients,

families

and others. 7.

Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed. 8.

Maintains open communication with managers whose departments provide support services to the clinical area in order to ensure the appropriate level of service at all times. 9.

Evaluates and communicates to CND & PDM Manager changing needs of the unit, including staffing requirements. 10.

Plans orientation program for employees based on current clinical practice standards and nursing researc

h. 11.

Coordinates,

facilitates

, conducts, and evaluates orientation programs and innovative learning approaches for staff

utilizing

principles of adult learning theory

. 12.

Implements all aspects of orientation program including teaching formal didactic classes as part of monthly orientation on new employees, affiliating

faculty

and students 13.

Accountable for competence achievement of staff through planning, collaboration, coaching and mentoring. 14.

Validates

staff competency through various learning methodologies

including

real time/ bedside

demonstration and fostering just-in-time education. 15.

Conducts/ facilitates

learning/training workshops for all levels of care providers 16. C

ommunicates and consistently supports the philosophy and goals of the unit,

department

and hospital. 17.

Supports the development of staff to serve as preceptor for new employees. 18.

Assists in the development and implementation plan of performance improvement activities. 19.

Provides

advisement

for

data collection methods for quality indicators. 20.

Delegates appropriately to others

in accordance with

and competency level

. 21.

Supports the ongoing development of staff through coaching, mentoring and role modeling. 22.

Collaborates with other members of leadership team in providing

appropriate educational

opportunities for licensed and unlicensed personnel. 23.

Identifies

through needs assessment, continuing education opportunities that augment knowledge, skills, and attitudes of all nursing staff

. 24.

Guides and

mentors

staff in career development, role transition, and succession planning 25.

Participates

in and

provides

leadership to departmental and hospital committees as

requested

. 26.

Assists in the development of practice initiatives through unit-based group activities. 27.

Enhances own professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, keeping current with literature,

in - service

meetings, and workshops. 28.

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team:

Ensures excellence in outcomes for all quality, safety, patient experience metrics and regulatory requirements

;

Participates

in the identification of patient safety issues and highlights these to the Professional Development Director and Clinical Nursing Director

Physical Requirements:

1.

Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking

. 2.

Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment

. 3.

Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

. 4.

Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and

possible exposure

to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5.

Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections

. 6.

Contact with patients under

wide

variety of circumstances

. 7.

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

. 8.

Handle emergency and crisis situations

. 9.

Subjected to irregular hours

.

Skills & Abilities:

1.

Excellent c

linical

nursing

practice

s. 2.

Knowledgeable about continuous process improvement methodolog

ies. 3.

Demonstrates

the knowledge and skills necessary to educate staff in the provision of care

appropriate to

the patient age groups regularly served

. 4.

Demonstrates

the ability to be flexible, organized and function well

under

stressful situations.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at

.

Job Tags

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