Registered Nurse with responsibilities for assisting with the professional role development of members of the Nursing Department as well as the implementation of programs to improve the quality of care delivered. Serves as a role model as an educator, facilitator, change agent, consultant, and leader to promote the professional growth of peers and colleagues. Uses the principles of adult learning to assess and analyze the educational needs of professional nurses, identify educational objectives, plan and implement educational activities, and conduct a comprehensive evaluation of educational activities. Maintains professional practice knowledge base for medically complex patients including departmental and organizational policies, standards of care, and procedures.

2 West is a surgical intermediate unit with a high population of patients requiring post-operative care for urological issues, traumatic injuries, and general surgery. 2 West also cares for patients with acute and end stage renal disease and patients requiring an intermediate level of nursing care due to their tracheostomy and/or ventilator needs. Each patient room is equipped with oxygen, compressed air, and suction along with state-of-the-art cardiorespiratory bedside monitors and computers that enable the healthcare team to access a patient's electronic medical record. The patient care complexity directly relates to the wide range of patient care skills required for this diverse patient population. The goal of this unit is to provide high quality, cost effective patient care. The Synergy model is used in making appropriate patient assignments based on patient and family needs and nursing skill set.

Responsibilities:

1. Utilizes principles of adult learning to assess and analyze the educational needs of professional nurses, identify educational objectives, plan and implement educational activities, and conduct a comprehensive evaluation of educational activities.
2. Maintains professional practice knowledge base, including departmental and organizational policies, standards of care, and procedures.
3. Participates in and uses evidence-based practice to identify strategies to improve professional development activities, nursing practice, and patient outcomes.
4. Designs nursing education curriculum and programs based on a variety of sources such as quality outcomes, trends and changes in nursing practice.
5. Provides consultation and resources to Nurse Managers, Nurse Leaders and clinical teams, collaborates to identify learning needs.
6. Documents aspects of learning activities in compliance with departmental, organizational, and external agency requirements
7. Utilizes skilled oral, written, and electronic communication to communicate effectively and to foster collegial relationships both intra- and interdepartmentally.
8. Models professional behaviors including involvement in professional organizations, engagement in lifelong learning activities, dissemination of information through publications and presentations, and involvement in nursing research activities.
9. Demonstrates clinical expertise through research, demonstration, observation and teaching of clinical skills.
10. Participates in the interview and selection process of new team members
11. Supports the orientation process by partnering with the Nurse Manager, in planning, implementation and evaluation of the process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred and obtained if hired with BSN within 5 years
• Active Delaware (or compact state based on state residency) Registered Nurse Licensure Required
• National certification in Professional Development and/or nursing specialty certification relevant to patient population
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required