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Lifespan

Clinical Nurse Educator

Lifespan, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912


Summary:

The Clinical Nurse Educator reports to the Director of the Center for Professional Practice and Innovation (CCPI) and collaborates with the CPPI staff in planning, educating, conducting consulting, and coordinating patient care practices within the nursing department.Responsibilities:

Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty, and fairness in improving the health status of the people of the region through customer-friendly, geographically accessible, and high-value services within a comprehensive integrated academic health system.Responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Lifespan Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.Assists in the identification of department and service learning/clinical needs as well as in developing, implementing, and evaluating department educational programs.Plans and coordinates care for a select group of complex patients and provides expert consultation for clinical issues, promoting increased knowledge and skills for the consultee.Makes recommendations for programs and presentations for patient/family education using evidence-based resources and assists in planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating educational experiences, programs, presentations, and/or patient/family education within and outside the hospital.Serves as a role model for promoting excellence, safety, and the concept of lifelong learning and evaluates clinical competency.Develops, reviews, and validates standards, policies, and procedures.Supports the integration of evidence into practice and conducts and/or contributes to evidence-based projects.Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities.Incorporates adult learning theory into program planning/presentations.Minimum Requirements:

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required.Must have licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.Certification in Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing (CWOCN).Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.A minimum of five years of relevant clinical experience.Demonstrated ability to effectively use a personal computer and Microsoft Office applications primarily Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as clinical documentation systems.Working Environment and Physical Requirements:General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care. Position requires frequent standing, walking, and sitting.Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Location:

Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:ProvidenceWork Type:

Full TimeShift:

Shift 1Union:

UNAP

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