Master's Degree in nursing from an accredited institution required.
5+ years of clinical nursing experience, with 3+ years in critical care.
Experience in education or adult learning is essential.
Valid State Registered Nursing license required.
Current Health Care Provider BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) verification required.
Knowledge of the Vermont Nurse Practice Act is necessary.
Responsibilities
Oversee professional nursing staff development within the Nursing division.
Lead the RN residency program, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
Mentor and educate nursing staff to enhance clinical expertise at the bedside.
Collaborate with stakeholders involved in the residency program.
Participate in departmental Quality Improvement activities.
Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care effectively.
Document patient information and nursing processes accurately.
Benefits
Professional development opportunities through ongoing education and training.
Supportive environment for mentoring and leadership roles.
Access to resources for maintaining certifications and licenses.
Engagement in Quality Improvement initiatives.
Opportunity to work in a Magnet-designated nursing environment.
Full Job Description
This position is responsible for oversight of professional nursing staff development within the Nursing division and for the overall development of clinical expertise at the bedside through on-going mentoring and education/training of nursing staff. This position functions as the Program Director for the RN residency program and as such, has accountability to ensure program compliance with accreditation agencies. This position functions as a leader to all stakeholders involved in the residency program.
Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, Master's Degree in nursing required. Five) years of clinical experience with at least three years in critical care experience.
Prior experience in education or adult learning. Valid State Registered Nursing license required.
Health Care Provider BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS verification required.
Required skills, knowledges and abilities:
Knowledge of the Vermont Nurse Practice Act required.
Ability to maintain current Health Care Provider BLS verification required.
Ability to maintain valid Vermont registered Nurse license required.
Ability to effectively operate a variety of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and computer software programs.
Knowledge and ability to apply applicable spheres of influence in development of clinical nursing staff required.
Ability to participate in departmental Quality Improvement activities required.
Ability to utilize the nursing process in providing patient care required.
Ability to accurately document patient information and nursing process required.
Ability to maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS certification required.
Ability to consistently display professional, ethical, standards of care consistent with SVMC Nursing Magnet designation required.
Ability to effectively develop and implement adult educational programs required.
Knowledge of, and ability to apply the principles of Evidenced based nursing care required.
