JOB SUMMARY:

As a Registered Nurse/Clinical Educator, Operating Room, you'll play a vital role in assessing and improving staff competencies, providing professional guidance, designing education programs, serving as a clinical expert, and contributing to research and quality improvement efforts. Your responsibilities include:

• Competency Assessment and Management:
• You're responsible for assessing and managing the competencies of nursing and support staff, ensuring they meet the standards required for optimal patient care.
• Continuously monitoring methods for improving patient care is integral to your role.
• Professional Guidance and Role Modeling:
• Serving as a role model, you provide clinical and professional guidance to staff, helping them navigate ethical decisions in practice.
• Your actions and decisions set the standard for ethical practice within the organization.
• Education Programs:
• You design and implement education programs tailored to the needs of patients, staff, and the organization.
• These programs aim to enhance clinical skills, promote best practices, and align with organizational goals.
• Clinical and Professional Expertise:
• You are both a clinical expert at the bedside and an educator in the classroom, blending hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge.
• Your expertise serves as a valuable resource for staff seeking guidance and support in their clinical practice.
• Research and Quality Improvement:
• Participating in independent and collaborative research activities, you identify opportunities for quality and performance improvement.
• Your research aligns with the organization's mission, vision, and values, driving initiatives that enhance patient care and staff development. 

Experience: 3 years in specialty area of practice, in acute care setting.

Education: BSN required in Nursing Education or related field. Masters in Nursing, Education preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current California RN license
• BLS certification from American Heart Association
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification
• LA City Fire Card certification within 30 days of hire
• ANCC certification in specialty area preferred 

Specific Responsibilities: The role of Registered Nurse/Clinical Educator, Operating Room is crucial in ensuring high-quality patient care, staff competency, and adherence to professional standards within the organization. Your dedication to education, operational efficiency, and professional development sets a standard for others to follow.

Patient Care:

• Ensuring the patient care process is followed diligently, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, while also contributing to policy and standards development.
• Orienting new staff to their physical environments, safety requirements, and patient care areas.
• Demonstrating advanced clinical skills and independent judgment.
• Assisting in patient education and ensuring staff adhere to professional and clinical standards.
• Serving as a resource in utilizing hospital-wide documentation tools and technology.
• Advocating for patients and facilitating educational needs and care conferences for complex cases.

Education:

• Identifying learning needs through assessments and designing educational activities/programs based on adult education principles.
• Implementing and evaluating educational activities/programs relevant to participant needs and organizational goals.
• Collaborating with nurse leaders in evaluating Nurse Residents and orientees.
• Contributing to policy development and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Utilizing quality improvement data in developing educational activities and demonstrating independent judgment in program coordination.

Operations:

• Demonstrating awareness of legal issues in professional and patient care.
• Directing and implementing appropriate responses to emergency situations.
• Enforcing policies and standards through disciplinary action and participating in the performance appraisal process.
• Serving as a workflow and information systems consultant when needed.
• Evaluating products and promoting cost-effective quality care.

Professional Role Model:

• Exhibiting professionalism in appearance, conduct, communication, and behavior.
• Incorporating requirements of the Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics, and Professional Standards into practice, policies, and education.
• Promoting advanced education and certifications.
• Participating in self-directed learning and continuing education for professional development. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Excellence: Champion a positive patient experience, ensuring high standards of care and safety.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and support staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Operational Management: Oversee scheduling, resource availability, and staff assignments to ensure smooth operations.
• Communication & Collaboration: Facilitate clear communication between patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Performance Improvement: Participate in quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Salary Range:  $57.24 to $75.01 per hour

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