Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Support Specialist
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs

Shift: Rotate

Job type: Part time

Hours:

Position Summary                        

Reporting to the Professional Development Director, the Professional Development Educator is responsible for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the education activities at the facility.  These activities include both general education/in-service, as well as continuing education offerings.  Integral to this process is a commitment to the philosophy, goals and objectives of Doctors Medical Center.                

Position Accountabilities                   
1. Accountable for Collaboration and Education:
a) Implements a working knowledge of the Adult Learning Principles as evidenced by defining education objectives and utilizing appropriate instruction methodology.
b) Assesses staff educational needs and independently and/or collaboratively develops, implements, teaches, and evaluates a variety of teaching programs.
c) Directs the orientation process by providing orientation according to the needs of new employees and communicates evaluation and completion of orientation process to the appropriate manager. 
d) Collaborates with departments as an outreach to assess and provide education, including in-services.
e) Reviews educations needs of individual staff and assists them in attaining clinical ladder goals.                 

2. Accountable for Professional Growth & Development:
a) Fosters personal and professional growth and development.
b) Performs responsibilities in a professional manner.
c) Sets a high personal standard for accuracy and quality of work. Demonstrates initiative and creativity in assigned work.  Works independently; has strong interpersonal and communication skills.  Uses effective presentation skills as evidenced in speaking and writing.  Has the ability to present concepts to large and small groups.                       

3. Accountable for Research and Evidence based practice:
a) Critiques publications before encouraging staff to read and utilize them for the formulations of a plan of care.
b) Develops practice from valid research findings. 
c) Promotes inquiry and independence of thought among colleagues, interprets research studies for nursing staff and incorporates findings into practice.
d) Participates in hospital wide research through committees and unit based councils.

Position Qualifications                        
                        
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing– Master’s Degree preferred                 
                        
Minimum Experience/Skills: 5+ year teaching/precepting experience                
                        
License/Certificates/Credentials: Current CA Registered Nurse license required, valid CA drivers license and proof of automotive insurance. ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, MICN, CEN.                
                        
Physical Demands: Lift/position up to 25 lbs. Push/pull up to 25 lbs of force.
Frequent sitting. Moderate standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and bending
Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, auditory to perform all the related duties of the position
Adequate vocal pitch and volume

Vision Requirements: Sufficient perceptive acuity (vision and hearing) to perform all the related duties of the position                
                        
Working Conditions: Occasional pressure due to calls, classes, projects. Variable schedule. Travel up to 20%.                

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