Clinical Nurse Educator- Inpatient Psychiatry
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Malden
Posted on: February 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Commerce Place Work Days: M-F 8-430 Category: Nursing
and Nursing Leadership Department: Nursing Education Job Type: Full
time Work Shift: Day Hours/Week: 36.00 Union Name: MNA CambridgeThe
Inpatient Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Educator is a specialized
nursing practice that facilitates the professional role development
and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the
continuum from novice to expert.Job PurposeThe qualified candidate
will function in the intertwined roles of change agent, mentor,
facilitator of learning, leader, advocate for the clinical nurse
educator specialty, champion of scientific inquiry, and partner for
role transitions drawing on adult learning theories, experience,
knowledge and evidence-based practice to transform clinical nursing
practice.QualificationsDeveloping and facilitating DMH required
programming of Restraint Reduction, Trauma Informed Care,
Self-Safety Techniques and Restraints required. Experienced in
meeting the core competency standards of nursing professional
development practice as set forth by the Association for Nursing
Professional Development required. Examples of the Nursing
Professional Development standards include:1.) Assessment:
collecting data and information related to educational needs; 2.)
Identification of issues and trends: analyzes issues, trends and
supporting data to determine the educational needs of the nurse;
3.) Outcome Identification: develops expected measurable outcomes
that reflect competence, learning and practice change; 4.)
Planning: prepares content reflective of current evidence using
adult learning theory to meet a target audience that is in
accordance with accrediting agency requirements, 5.) Facilitates a
positive learning environment to meet the gaps between academia and
clinical practice, consultation to influence plans, enhance the
abilities of others and effect positive nursing practice changes;
6.) Evaluation: using reliable and relevant methods and instruments
to measure processes and outcomes, revises learning activities and
disseminates the evaluation results of learning activities; 7.)
Champions scientific inquiry, generates new knowledge and
integrates evidence into clinical practice to enhance the quality
and effectiveness of nursing practice; 8.) Acts as a change agent
through the development of programs to educate staff and
implementing change strategies; 9) Provide leadership in
identification of nursing practice competency development, academic
partnerships, and influencing decision making bodies to maintain
and improve quality nursing care; 10.) Mentorship and advance the
profession of nursing through fostering professional growth,
lifelong learning and participate in committee work.Applicants
should possess excellent communication, assessment, documentation,
interpersonal and technology skills. Demonstrated ability to
prioritize as well as a commitment to work with a culturally
diverse population Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with
a current MA RN Licensure, MSN required Certified ANCC in Nursing
Professional Development strongly preferred Current AHA
certification in BLS required; AHA Instructor BLS strongly
preferredWork ExperienceMinimum of 5 years as an inpatient
psychiatric nurse preceptor, clinical leader, charge nurse or
educator with current evidence of developing, implementing,
documenting and evaluating nursing education and competency
programs required
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health
Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to
discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender,
age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic
protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining
a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal
employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful
discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion,
salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career
development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of
discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in
the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile
work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including
your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care
centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an
integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the
underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on
challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to
help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves
access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our
employees believe in where they work and why many build long,
rewarding careers at CHA. Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a
strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is
built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every
time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable
asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and
professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic
plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health
and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart,
committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our
vision of better health and equity a reality. At CHA, you can
believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a
difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the
People.
Keywords: Cambridge Health Alliance, Newton , Clinical Nurse Educator- Inpatient Psychiatry, Healthcare , Malden, Massachusetts
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