Clinical Nurse-WoundCare-WOCN-Mount Sinai Hospital-Per Diem/Days

Per diem: The Nurse Clinician/Educator is an advanced practice role that involves responsibility for the assessment, planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of educational, clinical and quality initiatives, with 24-hour accountability for same. This role provides coordination and teaching of unit-based clinical and quality initiatives, orientation, clinical support, staff development, and competency assessment of all nursing personnel with participation in centralized educational programs as assigned to support the mission of nursing education for the Department of Nursing. This role is also accountable for the promotion of the growth and development of nursing practice through the application and initiation of advanced, specialized nursing care.

Provides clinical patient care and teaching expertise for clinical oversight of patients on an as-needed basis.

Maintains BCLS/ACLS Certification and annual program requirements, for renewal, and initial certification programs

Completes all cardiac certification updates as required for the faculty role

Possesses the required competence in the area of assignment within the guidelines of the position description as education specialist.

Completes the necessary orientation program as coordinated by Nursing Education prior to engagement. Complies with all institutional regulations as would a full-time employee

Maintains telephone accessibility for control of assignment. Notifies the unit or care center office of any changes in contact information.

Clinical Practice

• Provides education to patients, families and/or caregivers using individualized teaching and     counseling skills.
• Participates in the assessment, implementation and ongoing evaluation of clinical services for a     designated patient population. Practice includes, but is not limited to:
• Patient screening
• Patient/Family education
•  D/C planning and follow-up
• Case management
•  Research
• Maintains clinical expertise in area of specialization
• Serves as a resource for patient and/or families/caregivers.
• Uses discriminative judgment in the selection, study and application of existing theories from     nursing and allied fields applicable to the uniqueness of the patient care situation.
•  Promotes and participates in the interdisciplinary approach to patient care delivery.
• Acts as a patient advocate utilizing the Patient Bill of Rights.

 Professional Practice

•  Supports mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and The Mount     Sinai Medical Center.
• Supports Patient Focused Care, the Professional Practice Model and Primary Nursing.
•  Serves as a consultant by: Serves as a consultant by:
•  Assisting clinical nurses and other health care professionals in the utilization of the nursing     problem solving process in current clinical situations.
•  Assisting clinical nurses and other health care professionals in the utilization of the nursing problem solving process in current clinical situations.
• Considers ethical issues of professional practice and adheres to the code of ethics.
•  Conducts case presentations.
•  Serves as a resource in specialty area.
• Serves as a role model.
•  Demonstrates to nurses and students of nursing the application of theory and research in     clinical practice.
•  Participates in development and utilization of nursing research designs and serves as a resource         in the total research process.
•  Keeps knowledge current regarding trends and technological developments in nursing theory         and practice.
•  Participates in the Department of Nursing and Hospital Committees.
• Participates actively in professional organizations.
• Contributes to the positive image of nursing in the health system and local community by implementing programs that recognize the strengths of the nursing profession.
•  Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which determine policy, standards     and clinical procedures that affect nursing practice.
•  Utilizes and participates in the development of hospital, Departmental and Care Center     standards, interdisciplinary clinical/pathways, policies, procedures and guidelines as well as     regulatory agency standards as appropriate resources.
•  Participates in the development and implementation of a continuous quality improvement program.
• Treats co-workers, patients and families with dignity and respect.
•  Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and ex