Clinical Practice Leader - Operating Room Educator

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Clinical Practice Leader - Operating Room Educator to advance evidence-based nursing in the OR, mentor staff, and coordinate education across perioperative services.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, leadership in staff development, and collaboration with CNS/CNE to enhance safety and quality outcomes within a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 3 years as an RN in an acute care setting.
• 2 years in an OR setting.
• Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and collaboration with care partners.
• Cultural awareness and ability to educate staff in diverse settings.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families and team members.
• Knowledge of education techniques for patients and care partners.
• Medication administration knowledge and guidance to staff.
• Discharge planning and transition of care knowledge.
• Assessment, diagnosis and health information documentation proficiency.
• ACLS/BLS/PALS certification per requirements.
• RN license PA or NJ supported by state credentials.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with coworkers, patients, families and staff in line with Jefferson values.
• Integrates evidence-based practice with clinical expertise and patient preferences.
• Identifies learning needs with patients and care partners and provides education.
• Minimizes risk by following established nursing practices and protocols.
• Uses information technology for communication, knowledge management and safety.
• Leads and delegates care tasks to team members within scope of practice.
• Assists staff in using the nursing process and nursing standards in care.
• Supports staff in implementing evidence-based practice to improve quality of care.
• Works in inter-professional teams to promote open communication and shared decision-making.
• Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion and resolves conflicts.

Skills

Specialized Diploma

RN licensure

Patient-centered care

Cultural awareness

Effective communication

Patient and family education

Discharge planning

Medication administration

Evidence-based practice

Leadership & delegation

ACLS/BLS/PALS

Education

RN—PA/NJ license

Specialized Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Job Details Clinical Practice Leader - Operating Room Educator

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the Clinical Practice Leader uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. The Clinical Practice Leader has advanced preparation and demonstrates a high degree of professional competence in a specialized nursing field and who applies a wide range of alternatives and strategies in problem solving situations utilizing the nursing process. Promotes and supports the use of evidence-based practice.

Job Duties

Interacts with co-workers, patients, their family/designated care partner(s), and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Integrates Evidence-Based Practice, clinical expertise, patients, their family/designated care partner(s) preferences and cultural beliefs and values for delivery of optimal healthcare.

Partners with patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in identifying learning needs and priorities and provides education in ways that are useful, understandable, and affirming.

Minimizes risk of harm to patients and others by following established nursing practices and protocols and individual performance.

Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision making.

Uses leadership skills to coordinate and delegate aspects of care to team members consistent with their level of education, competence and scope of practice, in order to meet the patient’s needs.

Assists staff nurse with utilizing the nursing process in providing professional nursing care based on established nursing care standards, policies and procedures.

Assists staff in implementing evidence based practice to improve quality care.

Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.

Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.

Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion, demonstrating skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.

Facilitates orientation and continuous education of staff, competency responsibility.

Responsible for Q&S NSI responsibilities, reviewing data, action plans, etc.

Collaborate with CNS and CNE

Promote staff professional development.

Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth and development and acts in primary preceptor role to appropriate staff members.

Actively participates in hospital- and practice setting-based committees including NPG and safety and quality improvement.

Demonstrates willingness to give and receive feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• 3 years as an RN in an acute care setting
• 2 years in an OR Setting
• Patient-and Family-Centered Practice Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care and care planning. Able to educate and mentor staff in patient and family centered practice.
• Cultural Awareness Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively. Able to educate and mentor staff in cultural awareness and practices.
• Effective Communication Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care. Appropriately and respectfully delegates to other team members. Able to educate and mentor staff in effective communication skills.
• Patient and Designated Care Partner Education Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and the ability to elicit learning priorities and needs and educate patients and their designated care partners on the patient's condition, the treatment and medications suggested and given, and the next steps in the patient's recovery. Able to educate and mentor staff in patient and designated care partner education techniques.
• Medication Administration Knowledge of various medications used to treat patients, ability to apply this knowledge to the administration of medications. Able to educate and mentor staff in medication administration techniques.
• Discharge Planning Knowledge of the patient's post-discharge needs and the ability to partner with the patient and family/designated care partner(s) in developing a transition of care plan and arranging for follow-up care. Able to educate and mentor staff in discharge planning and transition of care processes.
• Assessment and Diagnosis Knowledge of various tools and techniques for patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgement, ability to explore and analyze reasons behind symptoms and generate resolutions according to available drugs, facilities and techniques. Able to educate and mentor staff in assessment and diagnosis techniques.
• Health Information Documentation Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods and able to educate and mentor staff in health information documentation.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania or RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with emphasis in clinical nursing practice
• CNE - Certified Nurse Educator - National League for Nursing

Additional Qualifications

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not‑for‑profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson.

With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.