Full Job Description
Summary:
Under general supervision, responsible for multiple educational, developmental and training functions including: provision of clinical education to undergraduate nursing students, mentoring and coaching of new graduate nurse employees, manages the ANMC education and training center; coordinates, develops and presents classroom trainings to improve quality andeffectiveness in health care delivery. Evaluates curriculum to ensure relevancy and evidence.
Responsibilities:
Collaborates on a local, state, regional and national level with other educators and administrators to strive for best practices in the organization. As a part of ANTHC's Clinical Education program, studies facility processes and recommends best practice changes.
Reviews, disseminates and implements policy changes at ANMC and rural facilities. Ensures compliance with national standards to maintain Training Center status as required by the program administration manual. Evaluates and develops all training center staff in their role as instructors and is responsible for maintenance of their requirements.
Works jointly with nursing leadership and staff, across departments to plan develop, implement, facilitate and evaluate educational programs for all levels of nursing personnel. Mentors' new nurses and provides orientation, and continuing education when requested.
Assesses training needs; designs, develops, implements, evaluates and revises clinical education programs; consults with staff to define needs and suggest solutions. Delivers training for clinical staff utilizing appropriate training methods, adult learning concepts and facilitation skills. Assures that training programs are results-oriented and return value to the organization. Reviews changes in clinical technology, procedures, program services and policy-mandated courses; develops revised training content to meet new objectives; updates training content and schedule. Researches, analyzes and evaluates new training materials. Develops, improves and updates course content and instructional methods. Prepares and coordinates the development of training programs and materials. Performs program planning, development and implementation; program monitoring and evaluation; budget planning and monitoring; contract coordination and administration.
Throughout the semester, serves as the clinical faculty for Alaska Pacific University (APU) prelicensure nursing students. Coordinates and collaborates with APU faculty by, educating, and assessing nursing student skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement.
Maintains communication with the interprofessional teams in the healthcare setting, nursing faculty and students assigned to the clinical learning experience at ANMC.
Designs innovative learning strategies and opportunities for students in the clinical setting while maintaining the ANMC policy and procedures.
Prepares, administers, and scores evaluative tools; provides necessary records on students to support credentialing and accreditation. Assists with maintaining a comprehensive database and related documentation as required by program. Researches files to obtain requested information, insert additional data, and check accuracy of documents. Counsels students and provides special help as needed.
Participates in committee and program development work to assist in coordinating training methods and techniques. Participates in continuing education as necessary to meet changing program needs and to maintain necessary competency and professional skills.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other information:
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
3 Knowledge of the ANTHC and Alaska Native Medical Center's mission and vision.
3 Knowledge of personal computers and word processing, spreadsheet, presentation design and database applications.
3 Knowledge in the operations of a wide variety of simple and complex types of audio-visual and training equipment.
3 Knowledge in the technical use of specialized patient care equipment and specific safety factors, professional protocols and practices in patient treatment, and the use of medical equipment and knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.
3 Knowledge of educational and training theories and methods to develop and deliver training programs.
3 Knowledge of curriculum and instructional program design, including the development of lesson plans.
3 Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective presentation techniques.
3 Skill in public speaking and the ability to give presentations to professional organizations; conduct and teach workshops, seminar courses and lectures.
3 Skill in the ability to provide effective education to nurses in all positions to enhance the ability of nurses to fulfill their responsibilities.
3 Skill in writing and ability to prepare comprehensive reports.
3 Skill in establishing and modifying priorities and ability to plan, coordinate, and implement priorities in a changing complex environment to meet organizational goals. Skill in utilizing internet and intranet resources including search engines, healthcare literature databases, and web page development and design.
3 Skill in forecasting expenses to be included in annual budget requests and maintaining equipment inventory, maintenance, and training proper usage to ensure anticipated service life is met.
3 Skill in the instruction of others regarding the safe operation of resuscitation equipment, and the identification and resolution of malfunctions.
3 Skill in professional oral and written communication.
3 Skill in facilitating groups for conflict resolution, group processes, and team building.
3 Skill in process improvement and change management.
3 Skill in interpreting and analyzing patient care issues and regulations to develop training programs.
3 Skill in planning, organizing, scheduling and conducting in-service training classes.
3 Skill in researching, analyzing, evaluating, and dissemination of new training materials.
3 Skill in evaluating healthcare issues, and making recommendations based on observations.
3 Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-supervisory - Three (3) years of clinical care experience in area of specialty which demonstrates leadership skills and ability to work within a team environment, effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, data analysis and research interpretation skills, training skills, and computer/word processing skills.
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
3 Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska Current AHA Basic Life Support card.
3 Current AHA ACLS and PALS provider card; or be eligible to obtain these certifications within three (3) months from date of hire.
PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
N/A
