Clinical Nurse Educator

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:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consistently applies the corporate values of respect
honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the
health status of the people of the region through the provision of
customer-friendly geographically accessible and high-value services within the
environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is 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. 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.
Evaluates clinical competency.

Develop 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.

Other information:

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.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

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.

EXPERIENCE:

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.