Registered Nurse, Clinical Educator

We are recruiting for a motivated Registered Nurse, Clinical Educator to join our team!

We are here for life’s journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:

Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

Department

Surgical ICU

Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a key part of the Level I Trauma Center, safety net and tertiary care center of Denver Health. Patients come from throughout the region to be cared for in our 23-bed unit. The SICU is equipped with all the necessities, technology and emergency equipment for providing the full spectrum of care to the most critically ill and injured patients. Our patient population consists of critically ill or complex general surgery patients, as well as traumatically injured patients ages 15 years and older. The patient population in the SICU is 70-80% patients who have experienced a trauma. Most patients are suffering from injuries due to motor vehicle accidents, bicycle injuries, ski accidents, pedestrian versus auto encounters, traumatic brain injuries, falls, injuries from violent crimes and other serious traumatic events. The SICU’s nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 with the most critical patients being cared for 1:1.

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, assists in developing and implementing initial training, future training and care team development programs for assigned areas. Conducts ongoing education for the team and is responsible for assuring the competency of the professional nurse and unlicensed personnel in those assigned areas. Evidence of competency is reviewed and documented at least annually and is based upon the most recent evidence and best practices. Lead the departments evidences base orientation program. Adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing practice / process and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015)* to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate learning by creating an environment that supports achievement of desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes. (10%)
• Develop competency outcomes and designing curricula that reflect educational needs of the department/organization (10%)
• Teach courses and provide training to licensed nurses and unlicensed personal (10%)
• Develop maintain and revise learning modules and lesson plans (10%)
• Utilize a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate knowledge and competencies. (10%)
• Engage in policy development and revisions through research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information. (10%)
• Incorporate evidence-based research into education plans, patient treatment plans, and nursing practices (10%)
• Promote critical thinking among nurses, and show commitment to professional development and lifelong learning (10%)
• Serves as a mentor to nurses, and identify growth opportunities and education needs for practicing nurses (5%)
• Pursue continuous quality improvements and patient safety and quality care (5%)
• Evaluates practice in relation to professional standards, statues, regulatory requirements, hospital and departmental policies, and standards of care. (5%)
• Promotes quality care by redefining priorities for care based on evaluation of healthcare consumer/family response or changing condition. (5%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years direct patient care nursing experience. Required

Licenses:

• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
• Strong understanding and display of the principals of customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the community
• Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient-centric care and maintain Denver Health’s high level of patient satisfaction. [Nursing Vision Statement]
• Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environ