Clinical Education Specialist
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How you move is why we're here. ®Now more than ever.Get back to what you need and love to do.The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let's talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.Emp StatusRegular Full timeWork ShiftCompensation RangeThe base pay scale for this position is $95,500.00 - $145,750.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doingClinical Education Specialist (CES)12pm-10pmThe Clinical Education Specialist is responsible for identifying ways to improve nursing performance, create consistent procedure guidelines throughout the Patient Care Services department, and integrate evidence-based practices to patient care.The CES will be responsible for implementing theory based professional practices evaluating and promoting best care plans for patients and their families. The role will serve as a resource and mentor to nursing staff ensuring curriculum, policies and procedures remain up to date and in compliance with regulatory agencies. The CES will generate data-driven plans that take both quality and cost of care into account using appropriate research practices and methodologies to get accurate data and drive practical change to improve clinical practice. The Clinical Education Specialist serves as a clinical resource for all levels of nursing staff. Provides both clinical leadership and education through ongoing clinical evaluation with the nursing staff. Supplies analytical support to the nursing leadership to plan and predict education needs based upon patient and nurse performance data and direct observation of nursing practice. The CES possesses mastery of clinical decision making, critical thinking, knowledge acquisition and dissemination, problem identification and identification of safety issues in practice. The CES will provide clinical point of care support to the clinical staff. The CES will work with the professional development team on programs such as orientation and onboarding, competency program, RN Residency and Fellowship programs.The CES Understands the Magnet Program and integration of Magnet standards into the nursing department infrastructure. The CES supports the shared governance model. Maintains active engagement in council membership. PassionCommitment to achieving higher levels of performance both personally and for the organizationDemonstrates focus and alignment with the organizational goalsDisplays the desire to be a lifelong learnerDriven to create and achieve resultsTeamworkMentors and coaches team members in clinical practiceDemonstrates necessary skills for team building, including open communication and promotion of a collegial atmosphereCollaborates with the interprofessional team to review patients' goals/needsAssist nurses with physical assessment and administration of medications as needed, clinical skills as appropriate and performs nursing tasksBe a resource for staff to find research, protocols, and teaching materialsCollaborates with team to write abstracts, Magnet and PTAP documentsExcellenceCollaborates with the team to coordinate the plan of care for all complex patientsPartners with Patient Care Directors regarding clinical practice, staff communication, time utilization, change facilitation and staff assignmentsServes as a resource to Coordinate clinical activities to ensure the highest level of patient care, incorporating patient safety, interdisciplinary communication, patient satisfaction, and resource utilizationActive engagement, council membership and serves as co-chair on councilsActively maintains clinical skills to serve as clinical support for the staffUtilizes performance improvement model (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to improve patient outcomesCollaborates with nursing leadership to ensure department goals and Magnet requirements are metServes as a Nurse Planner. Utilizes American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation/ Continuing Education Approval Program (ANCC-COA) criteria to assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate continuing nursing education activities which qualify for continuing education credit.Critical Thinking: Analyzes problems, issues and opportunities. Systematically and logically able to make decisions that support the mission, vision, values and goals of the organization.Project Management: Develops and implements projects using a systematic approach to translate work plans into actionable components and measurable outcomes.CreativitySupports an environment that encourages 'out of the box' thinkingMaintains current knowledge of evidenced-base practiceCreates an environment leading to innovationDevelops creative teaching strategies IntegrityMaintains confidentiality and loyaltyEncourages honesty and open communicationLeads by exampleServes as a Mentor and role modelMaintains professionalism in all interactionsApproachable, Accountable and ReliableRequirementsBSN from an accredited school of nursing requiredMasters of Nursing3+ years' of acute care/critical care RN experience requiredNYS RN license and registration requiredAHA BLS, PALS, ACLS certification requiredCertification preferred, required within 6 months of hireNon-Discrimination PolicyHospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.