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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

Develops the orientation plan for unit based healthcare providers. Individualizes orientation plans based on the experience level and learning needs of the orientee. Assists department manager to update and monitor the orientation process. Monitors and evaluates the progress of orientees.Plans and presents programs to meet the assessed learning needs of healthcare providers (patients and community, as applicable). Provides educational opportunities at times and places needed.Participates in developing, updating and maintaining educational materials. Integrates information regarding evidence-based practice and CH regulatory standards in educational activities. Develops education programs incorporating aspects of cultural diversity of population served in a collaborative environment.Demonstrates effective teaching skills. Uses a variety of instructional methods/teaching strategies. Participates in the resolution of clinical issues requiring educational intervention.Disseminates information about relevant learning offerings within and outside CH.Assists with ensuring compliance with JCAHO, DOH, Magnet and other regulatory agency standards.Offers input during the development of standards and procedures. Participates in departmental quality improvement projects. Participates in hospital-wide performance improvement projects. Evaluates compliance with regulatory standards. Participates in the evaluation of performance improvement and regulatory requirement data collection.Promotes learning activities that enable healthcare providers to integrate research into practice. Exercises discretion and judgement when evaluating the relevance and appropriateness of educational materials.Assists with competency development for healthcare providers.Demonstrates knowledge of current healthcare standards and a commitment to quality patient care.Functions as a resource person and assists staff, preceptors, and orientees in work-related activities as needed. Functions as a role model for proper infection control practices. Promotes accuracy and completeness of documentation in the patient medical record.Promotes the professional development of CH employees. Assists with the competence of performance appraisals and documents the achievement of staff competence.Encourages critical thinking in healthcare providers to promote best practice. Participates with healthcare providers in performance improvement and regulatory requirement data collection. Assesses the learning needs of healthcare providers. Evaluates program outcome effectiveness.Assists in the maintenance of records for educational activities.Promotes accuracy and completeness of documentation in the patient medical record.Submits required documents with accuracy and in a timely manner.Participates in staff meetings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN).Experience: Three years experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care healthcare facility. Experience planning and conducting training programs in corporate, educational or healthcare settingOther Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJRequires TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours if assigned to: Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds/Peds ED.CPR Requirements:Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/DeborahRequires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED. ENPC accepted in lieu of PALs for Adult Emergency RoomKnowledge and Skills: Demonstrated understanding of adult learning styles and instructional methods. Outstanding verbal and written communications skills. Strong presentation, facilitation and group process skills. Demonstrated ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and presentation software.Usual Work Day: 8 Hours  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTFrequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motionOccasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or SmellContinuous physical demands include: Talk or HearLifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate HearingAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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