Description
General Summary of Position
Serves as a clinical consultant and resource person to Nursing Managers, other clinical specialists, physicians, preceptors, nursing staff from other departments, students, outside agencies and affiliated institutions to positively impact standards of care, nursing care delivery and patient outcomes; serves as a consultant in the areas of clinical specialty, orientation of new staff and career advancement development; acts as liaison by establishing effective collegial relationships; initiates, facilitates and participates in research activities having implications for the understanding/improvement of clinical activities and nursing practice; demonstrates an understanding of the group process; uses learning methods in working with individuals and groups to impact standards of care and nursing delivery; assists in coordinating and implementing educational/orientation/quality improvement programs; facilitates the education process of staff and students.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
- Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care or related field required
Experience
- 3-4 years progressively more responsible job related experience in an acute care setting required
- Experience in teaching or professional development preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia. required
- Specialty Certification in nursing staff professional development or in specific clinical specialty must be obtained within one year of hire. within 1 Year required
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
- BLS Instructor preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of current clinical literature, research in practice and therapeutic nursing interventions;
- knowledge of the principles of adult learning;
- skill in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating of educational programs to meet the needs of the nursing department;
- considerable interpersonal skills;
- considerable oral and written communication skills;
- ability to provide therapeutic interactions with patients/clients;
- ability to evaluate patient care plans;
- ability to incorporate research findings into standards of care.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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