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Wheeling Hospital · 1 day ago

Clinical Preceptor- ICU

Wheeling, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Wheeling Hospital is seeking a Clinical Preceptor for the ICU department. The role involves coordinating clinical education and professional development activities to maintain standards of practice and competencies in patient care.

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Responsibilities

Develops and implements unit specific staff educational activities within the scope of nursing practice

Collaborates with department leadership and support staff using indicators, such as, regulatory agencies, new policy development, new technology, patient case study and quality assurance monitors, to prioritize educational needs

Assist the department leadership in the assessment of new departmental employee learning needs and development of employee orientation and education plan to ensure consistency in implementation validation and documentation methodologies

Provides input and assists manager/director in annual review of unit Scope of Service, and performance improvement initiatives in conjunction with other departmental work teams

Facilitates the nursing unit’s education plan for nursing orientation, staff development, continuing education, competency validation, patient education and academic experiences

Defines and coordinates orientation needs for all new unit employees. Individualizes orientation, with preceptor, evaluates orientees progress, and provides ongoing constructive feedback to both orientee, their preceptor and manager

Assists departmental or unit teams in the development of annual competency analysis system requirements and criteria to assure knowledge, skills and attitudes that are necessary to fulfill role expectations in the institution

Facilitates development of strong leadership behavior in unit staff including: a) orientation of charge nurse on unit; b) development of unit preceptors c) delegation skills, and d) effective interpersonal communication skills

Supports an environment for innovation, creativity and empowerment with patient care delivery based on current nursing literature and research

Initiates and/or participates in studies and research activities related to staff development, patient and health care

Serves as a change agent in effecting appropriate changes within the health care delivery system as it relates to evidence based practice

Demonstrates regard for the dignity, respect and safety of all patients, significant others, visitors and hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of the organization

Displays a caring and courteous attitude and represents the hospital in a positive manner to all persons noted above

Participates in meeting the Goals and Objectives of Nursing Service Division and ensures the department contributes to the attainment of the Hospital’s Goals and Objectives

Serves as role model and promotes within the staff effective communication and conflict resolution skills, reflecting quality service attitudes and keeping consumer satisfaction in mind

Contributes positively to the teamwork of the department by assisting other staff, contributing ideas and helping to resolve problems

Exhibits strength to participate in, direct and maintain quality patient care in a high stress environment

Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate

Completes 45 and 90 day performance reviews with manager input as appropriate

Assists with unit recruitment and retention initiatives

Qualification

Bachelor of Science in NursingRegistered Nurse LicensureBasic Life Support CertificationTwo years nursing experienceLeadership skillsCommunication skillsConflict resolution skills

Required

Obtain Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within two (2) years of hire

Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date

State criminal background check, and federal, if applicable, as required for state department of health (e.g. PA DOH, OH DOH, MD DOH, WV DHHR) regulated areas based on physical work location

Two (2) years' experience in area of practice