Travel Nurse RN - Maternal - Newborn
Ithaca, NY
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Shift: 07:00 - 15:30

Job Summary:  The Clinical Educator for Maternal Child Health is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation ofthe orientation process for all new MCH employees as well as the continuing education for established staff.  This position will work collaboratively with Unit leadership to follow the scope of practice for Nursing Professional Development and other nursing governing bodies that apply to Maternal Child Health. This position will assume responsibility as a registered nurse on MCH and will be expected to do so in times of high census or inadequate staffing as directed by MCH Leadership. 

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Master’s Degree in Nursing Education preferred. Certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in MCH nursing, Strong written and oral communication, Core II in all areas of the department and computer skills.
• Licensure: Current NYS RN license.
• Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g. use of the computer keyboard) light lifting in regards to patient care.  Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time as it pertains to office work or patient care tasks.  Must be physically able to operate the equipment used for the job.

 Job Responsibilities: 

1* Coordinate and oversee orientation process including the planning & evaluation of all new MCH employees and provide written updates at 30 and 60day intervals in preparation for 90 day introductory evaluation.

2* Maintain educational documentation and checklists on all MCH employees in preparation for Joint Commission/DOH surveys.

3* Educate and update staff on policy changes, new equipment, and process changes within the department and the organization through development of educational materials and references.

4* Provide NRP and coordinate annual CPR/ACLS for MCH staff.

5* Coordinate annual unit skills day and associated documentation of staff participation.

6* Coordinate drills by identifying high risk procedures/topics in conjunction with charge RN’s/team leaders to be performed at various times and shifts in attempt to reach majority of staff.

7* Point person for new products, equipment, processes, troubleshooting and problems, recalls, etc.

8* Interface with bioengineering for equipment problems 

9* Interface for new equipment implementation with biomed or IS new IT implementation or trial process 

10* Filling in on the floor when busy or short staffed.

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