Clinical Education Facilitator PRN - Nursing Education & Professional Development

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Organization:

Nursing Educ & Prf Development

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
The clinical education facilitator, PRN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical orientation and educational programs that improve the delivery of high quality care by direct care providers. The clinical facilitator provides instruction related to organization-wide clinical learning and professional development initiatives utilizing current evidence based practice. The clinical facilitator utilizes various teaching strategies, information sources, and evaluation methods to promote an environment of continued learning and professional growth.

Department Summary:
Nursing Education and Professional Development (NEPD) supports VUMC’s mission of providing its staff with educational opportunities to enhance skills and foster ongoing professional development. From orientation and onboarding, contact hour opportunities, and leader development programs, NEPD is an integral part of the support system for VUMC staff.

Position Shift:
PRN Days
4 shifts per month required
Will cover enterprise-wide education needs

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Demonstrates evidence based practice, critical thinking, and research utilization.
• Supports integration of research into practice.
• Creates an environment that promotes the development and use of critical thinking skills.
• Assimilates current research findings from various disciplines into practice.
• Reviews literature and shares relevant information.
• Collects data relevant to program evaluation.
• Incorporates adult learning principles into the processes of planning and implementing educational offerings
• Utilizes innovative methods to optimize learning styles.
• Manages group dynamics to maintain focus and cooperative learning.
• Facilitates learning and socialization
• Adjusts content and teaching strategy based on learner's knowledge, expertise, and response.
• Presents content in an organized and consistent manner that reinforces the established objectives.
• Promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Uses appropriate measurement methods to assess and document performance of personnel.
• Coaches and provides feedback to improve performance.
• Participates in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborates in the design and implementation of learning activities to meet identified needs for orientation and professional development programs.
• Collaborates in the assessment and evaluation of educational programs based on needs of the learner, patient, and organization.
• Collaborates in the revision of activities based on assessment and evaluation data.
• Includes regulatory and organizational standards in the implementation of educational programs and initiatives.
• Incorporates strategies to meet specific needs of patient populations.
• Facilitates a variety of educational offerings.
• Collaborates within the department and organization.
• Recognizes need for and seeks assistance from various experts related to program content.
• Shares resources to achieve organizational and program goals.
• Maintains good communication and relationships with relevant departments.
• Demonstrates professional and ethical standards of practice.
• Promotes and adheres to all regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures regarding safety and confidentiality of patients, staff, and information.
• Incorporates ethical principles and decision-making skills into discussions and practice.
• Maintains competencies and certifications relevant to role.
• Participates in continuing education and promotes an attitude of life-long learning.
• Demonstrates role model behavior with honesty, integrity, knowledge, and respect while promoting the professionalism of nu