RN - Registered Nurse - Coordinator Nurse Residency Program

OU Medicine, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Nurse Residency Program Coordinator to lead the Vizient/AACN residency program and support professional development across nursing departments. You will coordinate curricula, labs, and sessions, mentoring residents and collaborating with leadership to sustain a dynamic program.

Requirements include a BSN (or higher) and an Oklahoma RN license with BLS; four years in clinical/educational roles with residency experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• RN license in Oklahoma (or compact) and BLS required.
• Four years’ clinical/educational practice with leadership responsibilities; residency-experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead OU Health Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program coordination under the Director of Nursing Professional Development.
• Develop OUH Nurse Residency Program curriculum with Executive Nursing Council and Clinical Education.
• Coordinate classes, labs, courses, group sessions and activities for Nurse Residents.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

BSN or higher (Nursing)

RN License (Oklahoma or compact)

Job description

Position Title: RN - Registered Nurse - Coordinator Nurse Residency Program Department: Clinical Education Job Description: Shift: Full Time (M-F 8 hour/day) General Description: As a member of an integrated team, promotes a healthy professional practice environment and supports inter-professional collaborative relationships within OU Health. The Nurse Residency Program Coordinator serves as a change agent, mentor, and leader and fully supports the Nurse Residency Program (NRP) and all professional development activities at OU Health. Responsible for the overall coordination of the OU Health Vizient/AACN Nurse residency program, including collaborating with Human Resources in the recruitment of Nurse Residents.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Works to successfully implement and sustain the OU Health Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program under supervision of the Director of Nursing Professional Development , and in collaboration with/support of the various nursing, ancillary and support department leaders within the organization. Communicates effectively, both written and verbally, through all levels of OU Health to facilitate identification and resolution of issues or program elements, ensuring that the residency program remains dynamic and reflective of current and innovative best practices that promote a healthy practice environment. Develops the OUH Nurse Residency Program Curriculum in collaboration with the Executive Nursing Council and Clinical Education Department. Conducts and/or coordinates classes, skills verification labs, specialized courses, group session and other activities that constitute OUH Nurse Residency Program. Serves on the OUH Residency Advisory Board, evaluates program outcomes, reports outcome data and articulates program needs. Supports core OUH orientation, NRP and continuing education/professional development activities. Works collaboratively with leaders, clinical and other experts, and colleagues throughout OUH to identify educational needs and practice gaps and design programs to address these needs. Utilizes evidence based knowledge and standards of practice to plan, design, implement and evaluate educational activities to address the identified needs and achieve specific outcomes. Participates in performance improvement activities Assists with maintaining accreditation and regulatory standards.

General Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred Experience: Four (4) years’ experience to include combination of relevant clinical/technical practice, responsibility for educational functions/processes and/or leadership accountabilities. Experience with outcomes facilitating and leading nursing residency program preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required

Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. National Nursing Certification Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Expertise, knowledge and skills to fulfill the full role, inclusive of Professional and Clinical Competence. Evidence Based Practice, promoting Lifelong Learning and collaborating with a diversity of professionals to deliver educational and professional programs. Demonstrates creativity and innovation in assessing for/addressing adult learning needs in an Academic Medical Center environment. Ability to work collaboratively in a highly integrated environment, with both direct and indirect reporting relationships. Demonstrates excellence in written and verbal communication. Demonstrates ability to utilize a diverse range technology including simulation to achieve educational goals and outcomes. Evidence of personal plan for professional development and continuous learning.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non‑clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to exploreour available positions.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applied to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.