Clinical Educator-Registered Nurse V

Company: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts: Executive Office Of
Location: Chelsea
Posted on: January 18, 2023

Job Description:

Description The Chelsea Soldiers' Home is seeking an engaging, collaborative, and experienced clinical educator. This individual will plan, develop and coordinate education programs for all staff within the facility. Additionally, the incumbent will plan and conduct in-service trainings for new and existing employees, as well as educational programs and competency measures for clinical staff.Note: This is a 24 hour/7 days a week facility. The Chelsea Soldier's Home may require this individual to be present during nontraditional hours when circumstances dictate the operational needDuties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):Plans, develops, coordinates, delivers and provides both clinical and non-clinical education for all new employees to acquaint them with Home's policies, procedures and the overall operation and inter-relationships of servicesPlans, develops and provides orientation for all new RNs, LPNs and CNAs to orient them to nursing policies, procedures, standards, practices/techniques, regulatory requirements, etc.Assists department heads/supervisors in developing a department/unit specific orientation for all new employeesConducts ongoing nursing education; e.g., new procedures, new products, changes in policy, TJC CMS and DPH standards, and CEU programsProvides/arranges in-services, workshops and educational programs for nursing staff that maintains and fosters innovation in veteran resident careConfers with unit supervisors, department heads and administration to delineate the need for employee training and education and to design programs aimed at increasing job efficiency and improving moraleDevelops training manuals, examinations, visual aids, references and other training materialsParticipates and chairs nursing committees and meetings related to nursing education as appropriateRepresents the Home at vocational, professional and educational meetings, seminars and workshops, as requiredDevelops and maintains a reporting mechanism to apprise administration about training needs, outcomes and training statistics at least quarterlyMentors the nursing staffParticipates in a schedule on weekends or other shifts as required for educational trainingsRequired Qualifications:Knowledge of training methods and techniquesAbility to conduct and plan training and instruction in nursing, as well as working on a team settingAbility to prepare and use charts, graphs and tables and maintain accurate recordsPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree or relevant level of clinical expertise in a health-related field preferredKnowledge of the principles and practices of nursingExperience working in a long-term care healthcare settingAbility to analyze and determine the applicability of medical data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendationsAbility to explain the policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing the HomeAbility to understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations governing the HomeProficient in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and OutlookLicense and/or Certification RequirementsCurrent Massachusetts Registered Nurse license & Current CPR certificationAbout The Soldiers' Home in ChelseaThe Soldiers' Home in Chelsea is a multidimensional health care and housing facility first established in 1882. Our mission is to serve eligible Massachusetts veterans with dignity, honor, and respect by providing long-term and skilled nursing care in our long-term care facility and delivering comprehensive housing services in our domiciliary facility. Chelsea proudly serves veterans from all eras; from World War II through the Global War on Terror.Pre-Hire ProcessA criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the For questions, please the contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #2.Applicants should upload a cover letter and resume for the Clinical Educator-Registered Nurse V requisition. Qualifications First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.Minimum Entrance Requirements:Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic, or medical facility and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory, administrative, or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.Substitutions:I. A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* No substitutions will be allowed for the required (B) experience.*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.Special Requirements:

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