Description
Assist in the assessment of the educational needs and evaluation of nursing practice of the staff. Design and implement educational programs including orientation, in-service, and continuing education to prepare staff to deliver the highest quality of nursing care available.
Requirements
Certification/Licensure · Current RN in Texas · Must obtain BCLSHC & ACLS within 90 days of hire; PALS & TNCC may also be required · ANCC Nursing Specialty certification within 12 months of hire- prefer CEN Education · Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required · MSN preferred; must obtain within 3 years of hire date Experience · A minimum of five (5) years clinical experience to include preceptor or charge nurse experience; age specific patient care required (see below) · 2 years' experience in the ER · Previous teaching/education experience preferred Specialized Training · Knowledge of Joint Commission standards Equipment · Basic office equipment · Basic patient care equipment & supplies; ER specific equipment & supplies Computer Skills · Computer literacy is desired; Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) within 12 months of hire · Experience with electronic health record preferred Other Skills/Competencies · Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others. Ability to comply with all Good Shepherd policies and procedures that are job-related and consistent with business necessity. Ability to effectively communicate with patients and provide competent care as appropriate to the ages of patients served by this position. The age category of the patient that this incumbent has regular contact with includes: · I- infant (newborn -- 12 months) · T- Toddler (1-3 years) · C- Child (4-12 years) · AD- Adolescent (13- 18 years) · A- Adult (19 -- 64 years) · G- Geriatric (65 years +) The age category of the patient that this incumbent has regular contact with includes: · I- infant (newborn -- 12 months) · T- Toddler (1-3 years) · C- Child (4-12 years) · AD- Adolescent (13- 18 years) · A- Adult (19 -- 64 years) · G- Geriatric (65 years +)· I- infant (newborn -- 12 months) · T- Toddler (1-3 years) · C- Child (4-12 years) · AD- Adolescent (13- 18 years) - A- Adult (19 -- 64 years)
- G- Geriatric (65 years +)
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