Job Summary and QualificationsThe Transition to Practice Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all standardized components for RN Residency/RN Fellowship programs (HCA Healthcare Nurse Residency), HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement (HHCCA) Preceptor, and other identified programs specific to transition to practice are consistently operationalized without deviation or variability within assigned site(s). Serves as the primary point of contact for transition to practice programs within assigned division/market/facility. Coordinates and cascades communication to applicable stakeholders. Assists with coordination and delivery of standardized, evidence-based, and quality educational content designed to improve professional practice and the provision of quality patient care. Collaborates closely with clinical education leadership, and interacts with various stakeholders to ensure content is facilitated and implemented using HCA's Clinical Education Service Line education standard.
What you will do in this role:
- Leads coordination, managing, facilitating, conducting, and evaluating onboarding and orientation programs for the new Registered Nurse within assign site(s).
- Provides and assists with orientation/onboarding and transition to practice programs to promote employee retention within assigned site(s)
- Collaborates with recruitment, human resources, and leadership within assigned sites in verifying participants meet orientation requirements and achieve desired outcomes
- Meets regularly with key stakeholders within assigned site(s)
- Professional Role Development
- Participates and provides lifelong learning to promote continuing personal development
- Provides expertise in identifying professional development needs of individual staff
- Assists with identifying areas for individual growth in current role and grooming for advancement.
- Directs staff to career advancement resources
- What qualifications you will need:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing Required
- Master's degree in Nursing or Education; if the graduate degree in not in nursing, the undergraduate degree must be in nursing. Preferred
- 5+ years of experience in an acute care facility Preferred
- 3+ years as a clinical educator or preceptor Preferred
Licenses, Certifications, & Training:
- Registered nurse with a current, valid license as an RN, in accordance with law and regulation Required
- Basic Life Support Required
- NPD Practitioner Certification Preferred
BenefitsMethodist Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
