Job Description

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$43.90 - $79.02

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

Per Diem

Shift:

4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

24050 - 6630 Prof Practice Service Excel

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

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HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital is part of the UMass Memorial Health Care system. Serving northern central Massachusetts, wearecommitted to improving the health of people through excellence in care and comprehensive health services. By exploring careers with us, you are committed to giving your best to our patients, our community and everyone working on our HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Care Team. Whatever your career choice, know that at HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital you can make a difference.

General Summary:

Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the staff development and educational activities for assigned area(s). Assures the quality of patient care delivered on assigned unit(s) through the assessment and development of the nursing staff. Participates in the development and implementation of educational programs for the entire Nursing Department.

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related healthcare field required. Must have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience with 1 year experience in clinical preceptor and/or charge nurse role; experience in teaching highly desired. Preferred candidates will also have recent Critical Care RN experience.

Currently holds an active RN license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation computer software required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Process improvement experience preferred. Position requires frequent use of the computer, keyboard and printer; educational equipment such as teaching manikins, simulators, LCD projectors, etc.; and reading of printed materials.

Emergency room experience preferred, nursing education preferred.

Major Responsibilities:

Creates atmosphere conducive for learners to learn and to practice in accordance with Standards of Nursing Practice.

Collaborates with Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nursing Education Specialist, and others in defining nursing standards, practices, and educational needs of patient and nursing staff.

Conducts an educational needs assessment for area(s) of responsibility on a regular basis.

Implements and evaluates orientation, in-service, and continuing education programs for staff in assigned areas.

Develops competency level of nursing staff with patients and patient populations managed on assigned unit(s).

Implements curricula, instructional strategies, tests, and evaluation tools, and maintains current educational supplies and equipment. Recommends changes to the curricula based on feedback and current clinical and/or educational evidence.

Applies evidence-based educational methods and technologies that support development of nursing expertise.

Assures that staff meets required competencies, both annual and unit based, for area of practice.

Oversees orientation to the charge nurse and preceptor roles for nurses new to those functions.

Serve as a facilitator for nursing governance councils as requested.

Coordinates student clinical experiences with faculty from schools of nursing and other disciplines that utilize our clinical site for education.

Serves as faculty for Department of Nursing programs. Participates in educational strategic planning efforts for the Department of Nursing.

Establishes and maintains effective communication within areas of responsibility and with other departments.

Maintains required data, records, and statistics for administrative, regulatory, and evaluation purposes for educational programs delivered.

Keeps current on best practice standards of nursing practice and education. Identifies policies, standards, and practices not in compliance with current standards and recommends revisions needed through the nursing leadership and governance structures.

Participates with Nurse Manager in coordination of quality improvement program for the unit and participates in related evaluation of the outcomes of quality monitoring.

Assists nurse managers and other nursing staff with projects and activities to support the nursing area(s) of responsibility.

Promotes a culture of safety within the organization. Follows or recommends revisions of established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars as required.

Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.