Clinical Preceptor- ICU

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• Coordinates the design, planning, evaluation and integration of clinical

education:

and professional development activities so as to maintain consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care.

• Supports unit leadership team by demonstrating effective leadership, communication and conflict resolution

skills:

MINIMUM:

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.:

Obtain Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within two (2) years of hire. 2. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. 4. State criminal background check, and federal, if applicable, as required for state department of health (e.g. PA DOH, OH DOH, MD DOH, WV DHHR) regulated areas based on physical work location.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years’

experience:

in area of practice.

CORE DUTIES AND:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all

responsibilities:

and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1.

• Develops and implements unit specific staff

education:

al activities within the scope of nursing practice. 2.

• Collaborates with department leadership and support staff using indicators, such as, regulatory agencies, new policy development, new technology, patient case study and quality assurance monitors, to prioritize

education:

al needs. 3.

• Assist the department leadership in the assessment of new departmental employee learning needs and development of employee orientation and

education:

• plan to ensure consistency in implementation validation and documentation methodologies.

4.

• Provides input and assists manager/director in annual review of unit Scope of Service, and performance improvement initiatives in conjunction with other departmental work teams 5.
• Facilitates the nursing unit’s

education:

• plan for nursing orientation, staff development, continuing

education:

, competency validation, patient

education:

and academic

experience:

s. 6.

• Defines and coordinates orientation needs for all new unit employees.

Individualizes orientation, with preceptor, evaluates orientees progress, and provides ongoing constructive feedback to both orientee, their preceptor and manager. 7.

• Assists departmental or unit teams in the development of annual competency analysis system

requirements:

and criteria to assure knowledge,

skills:

and attitudes that are necessary to fulfill role expectations in the institution. 8.

• Facilitates development of strong leadership behavior in unit staff including: a) orientation of charge nurse on unit; b) development of unit preceptors c) delegation

skills:

, and d) effective interpersonal communication

skills:

9.

• Supports an environment for innovation, creativity and empowerment with patient care delivery based on current nursing literature and research.

10. Initiates and/or participates in studies and research activities related to staff development, patient and health care. 11. Serves as a change agent in effecting appropriate changes within the health care delivery system as it relates to evidence based practice. 12.

• Demonstrates regard for the dignity, respect and safety of all patients, significant others, visitors and hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of the organization.

13. Displays a caring and courteous attitude and represents the hospital in a positive manner to all persons noted above. 14.

• Participates in meeting the Goals and Objectives of Nursing Service Division and ensures the department contributes to the attainment of the Hospital’s Goals and Objectives 15.

Serves as role model and promotes within the staff effective communication and conflict resolution

skills:

, reflecting quality service attitudes and keeping consumer satisfaction in mind. 16.

• Contributes positively to the teamwork of the department by assisting other staff, contributing ideas and helping to resolve problems.

17. Exhibits strength to participate in, direct and maintain quality patient care in a high stress environment. 18.

• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate 19.

Completes 45 and 90 day performance reviews with manager input as appropriate. 20.

• Assists with unit recruitment and retention initiatives.

PHYSICAL:

REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

2. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Working protracted or irregular hours. 2. Working around biohazards and infectious diseases. 3. Working with or near the deceased and hands in water. Additional Job

Description:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. Cost Center: 90 WH Nursing

Education:

and Training Address: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia Equal

Opportunity:

Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal

opportunity:

employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline,

compensation:

,

benefits:

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