St Mary’s Regional Medical Center Hiring for Director of Education and Professional Practice Job at Lewiston, ME Full Time

The Director of Education & Professional Practice is responsible for the development and monitoring of care and standards as they relate to professional practice and the delivery of patient care. The Director reports to the VP-PCS/CNO and provides consultation to the VP-PCS/CNO regarding all aspects of Nursing and Clinical Education & Professional Practice as defined by the Patient Care Services Division, Nurse Practice Standards at state and national levels, and internal and external regulatory standards. The Director contributes to the quality of patient care by overseeing development and implementation of evidenced based educational programs and strategies which enhance and increase professional practice. Responsibilities for project management include but not limited to evidence-based education, role modeling, and quality initiatives. The Director is crucial to the recruitment and retention of competent clinical staff, patient and staff satisfaction, quality improvement, and measured in part, by its impact on the quality of patient care.

Patient & Family Centered Care: The Director acknowledges the importance of patients and their families as the most important parts of the job whether the employee provides direct patient care or not. This is demonstrated when interacting with patients and families. They demonstrate respect and courtesy and assist patients and families with requests or seeks assistance of direct care or other staff on behalf of patients and families.

Mission & Core Values: The Director demonstrates the mission and core values of Covenant in performance of position responsibilities. Effectively communicates, fosters and exhibits congruence with the Catholic Identity, mission and values of the organization.

Standards: Promotes the Standards of Excellence for Covenant Health

Performance Criteria:

They exhibit courteous and cooperative behavior towards patients, families, visitors, volunteers, students, peers and physicians. They demonstrate initiative and decision-making abilities and work flexibility.

Meets standard when:

Demonstrates the philosophy, mission, and core values of job performance standards and responsibilities.

Seeks available resources acting as the patient advocate

Demonstrates respect for patient rights to information, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.

Adheres to ANA, state practice acts, and professional organization regarding ethics.

* Chairs or participates in the development and implementation of mission effectiveness projects, programs and activities.

* Develops, implements and evaluates programs related to ethical issues in patient care.

* Involved in taking educational programs to community support groups or other community programs.

The Director is a knowledgeable, strong, risk-taking leader who follows an articulated, strategic, and visionary philosophy in the day-to-day operations of nursing services.

Meets standard when:

Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team, identifies and implements service goals that support the highest quality of care delivered.

Assures that there is continuous assessment/improvement of services provided through active leadership on Quality Council, Evidence-Based Practice Councils and other quality improvement organizational committee memberships.

Assists in meeting requirements of outside regulating agencies requirements, including DNV, FDA, CMS and other agencies as appropriate to the service area.

Interprets data into information for clinical and operational decision-making.

Performance Criteria:

Utilizes established clinical standards/policies when guiding clinical staff in the provision of patient care.

Incorporates evidenced-based practice and research into meeting the educational needs of clinical staff.

Assists unit leaders in establishing, measuring, and implementing quality improvement initiatives and dissemination of NDNQI measures.

Mentors leadership and staff in areas of research and evaluation of evidence-based practice.

Supports staff and leadership in evidence-based decision making.

GROWTH:

Directly influences employee satisfaction and retention of competent, qualified staff who value patient care and professional development as a priority.

Meets Standards when:

Provides an atmosphere in which staff is knowledgeable about professional practice advancement and human resource policies regarding professional advancement.

Supervises and evaluates work performance of clinical staff members and staff development, as needed.

Identifies personnel issues, consults with Human Resource Department, and/or appropriate manager/director. Resolves issues appropriately and completes necessary documentation.

Demonstrates knowledge in human resource policies.

Human Resource management skills assure compliance, with respect for the individual, maintains. cultural competence.

Provides an atmosphere in which all employees are encouraged to be creative and independent within the framework of overall strategic objectives and clinical practice regulations.

Performance Criteria:

Reviews, revises, and establishes policies which support professional growth and advancement

Consults and mentors’ leaders & clinical staff to continue further education, professional development, and nursing national certification.

Documents the impact of the orientation program components on practice outcomes ~ links the outcome of orientation practices to patient care outcomes.

Collaborates with directors, managers, and clinical leaders to develop specialty orientation programs, with measurable outcomes and impact.

FINANCE :

The Director is accountable for fiscal performance as it relates to the functioning of the services.

Identifies reasons for budgetary variances for the education department and develops action plans. Ensures effective use of resources, i.e.: staffing, supplies, support services.

Utilizes all resources within established budget and notifies CNE of variances anticipated or occurred in order to maintain department services.

Recommends ways to reduce expenditures and/or enhance revenues without compromising quality of care.

Monitors new-hire orientation, Nurse Residency Program, and other retention tools to provide most appropriate on-boarding within budgetary restraints.

Provides for the establishment of educational activities with a perspective of minimizing expense.

PEOPLE :

Encourages an environment that positively impacts patient outcomes and supports the image of and conveys a strong sense of advocacy and support on behalf of staff.

Meets standard when:

A. Is visible, accessible, and committed to communicating effectively with staff.

B. Supports and participates in appropriate clinical, professional organization(s).

C. Maintains knowledge of Covenant policies and procedures and disseminates updated and new polices to staff.

D. Participates in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary committees to design and implement system-wide change.

E. Establishes environment within the center to promote ongoing clinical research, inquiry and expansion of the clinical care knowledge base.

F. Promotes a vision of clinical leadership within the system that includes clinical, leadership, research, and education components.

G. Actively engages staff nurses and nursing leaders in quality improvement projects.

H. Incorporate performance improvement and quality resources into daily nursing staff practice.

I. Promotes a vision of clinical leadership with members of the unit/department that includes clinical, leadership, research and education components of the nursing role.

J. Promotes unit-based decision making.

QUALITY :

Demonstrates a commitment to maintain competencies and participates in those activities, which contribute to the ongoing development of self, and other health care providers. Demonstrates a deep commitment to promoting patient safety and quality of care.

Assists in and supervises work performance of clinical education staff members and clinical orientees in collaboration with unit managers and directors.

Maintains membership on appropriate quality and clinical practice committees.

Maintains clinical expertise in area of specialty.

Reviews and revises policies and procedures according to professional standards and evidenced based practice.

Supports and encourage staff to participation in QI projects.

Oversees the peer review process, maintaining a just culture perspective.

All other duties as assigned.

Education/License

4 year / Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate Degree

Experience

• 3-5 yrs.

• Graduate from an approved clinical program of study in nursing. BSN and MSN, required, DNP/PhD preferred
• Current Maine license required, temporary license, or equivalent as appropriate to the healthcare field of specialty.
• 3-5 years of clinical experience in appropriate clinical area with demonstrated ability in clinical and administrative management.
• Experience with Staff Development required.
• PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
• BLS-I (Required)
• Membership in professional organization (Required)
• Certification in specialty area or administration (Required)

Skills

Analytical, BCLS, Computer, follow verbal instructions, Grammar / Spelling, Interpersonal, Medical Terminology, Organizational, Read/comprehend written instructions, Typing, Verbal

• Knowledge of Standards of Care for various specialties.
• Certification in clinical specialty preferred.
• Knowledge of research methods and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements in the area of education

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

COMPASSION

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

INTEGRITY

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

COLLABORATION

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

EXCELLENCE

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location