Hiring for Oncology Nurse Education Specialist at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Job Description

A Nursing Education Specialist (NES) functions as a clinical expert resource who facilitates the development of clinical excellence in assigned areas through active participation in orientation, training/role transition, clinical placements continuing education and competency evaluation. The NES actively participates in the processes, programs, and activities through which the organization develops, enhances and improves the technical skills, clinical competencies and overall performance of its caregivers. The NES partners with key stakeholders in coordinating and guiding the design, implementation and evaluation of safe, cost-effective, evidence-based education for their designated areas.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification (minimum three year curriculum) in Nursing from an accredited program is required

• BLS, ACLS, PALS instructor status relevant to area of specialty is required; or must obtain within 6 months of employment into the role
• Master’s degree in Nursing

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Clinical Practice Role
• Minimum of 2 year in a Nurse Educator Role

Certification and Licensure

Valid and current national license is required.

Professional Membership

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English

POSITION DIMENSIONS

Reports directly to Manager, Clinical Education

Reports indirectly to Manager, Life Support and Simulation Center

Head Count Managed Variable

Number of Direct Reports Variable

Number of Indirect Reports Variable

Financial Accountability 0

ROLE INTERACTS DIRECTLY WITH

TITLE/DEPARTMENT

FREQUENCY

TYPE OF INTERACTION

Clinical Education Manager -Weekly – Information/Cooperation

Program Manager/Professional Development – Often – Information/Cooperation

Unit Administration – Often – Information/Cooperation

KEY DECISIONS THE ROLE MAKES AND THE EXTENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE DECISION

PATIENT CARE

Maintains clinical competence

CLINICAL / PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Participates in the development of department specific clinical orientation processes and outcomes. (including Nurse Residency/Transition to practice program).
• Manages the relationship between learner and preceptor by setting goals and providing formative and summative feedback.
• Designs, directs, implements, and evaluates educational offerings based on knowledge, skills and learning needs of nursing staff according to accreditation standards.

Develops nursing caregivers, professionally, through the design, delivery, and evaluation of continuing educational learning activities.

Evaluates clinical competence.

Consults with individuals within the Nursing Institute and the community regarding professional nursing practice and roles.

Facilitates learning resource allocation to meet the unique needs of caregivers in their areas.

Teaches life support and simulation courses.

PROFESSIONALISM

Facilitates a supportive environment by promoting a positive student experience.

Promotes CCAD Professional Practice Model (PPM).

Serves as a positive change agent

Demonstrates behaviors of a patient first philosophy

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

• Work with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values
• Communicate with patients, families, communities, and other health professionals in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to maintaining health and treatment of disease
• Communicates with patients, families, visitors and vendors in a courteous, helpful manner, endeavoring to resolve issues at the unit/department level

PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Contributes in the departmental undertaking / programs related to nurses’ professional development.

Identifies learning needs and desires of nursing personnel

SYSTEM-BASED PRACTICE AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

Develops and utilizes appropriate evaluation systems to determine the effectiveness of educational activities

Implements a comprehensive process of program evaluation to determine the impact on practice, patients and/or system outcomes.

Collates, analyzes, and reports pertinent data related to identified outcome measures.

Analyses trends in patient care metrics, adverse events, and KPIs to identify practice gap learning opportunities.

Represents clinical education by participating in NI Shared Governance processes.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned

ROLE LEVEL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Adheres to CCAD’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within CCAD, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

KEY OUTPUT / RESULTS FROM THE ROLE (KPI’S)

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

MEASURE

TARGET

Nurses professional development

• Number of participating nursing caregivers
• Types of educational offerings
• Gain ANCC – NCPD accreditation for educational activities / programs

Identified percentage

Efficient transition of onboarders to independent phase

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, operate audiovisual equipment used during training programs, physically move, lift and carry training equipment and materials, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout CCAD, stand in front of an audience for up to eight (8) hours a day and lift up to 30 lbs.

ORGANIZATION-WIDE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

All employees will embrace the CCAD mission, vision and values and be responsible for adhering to the core values of the institution, including: Patient’s First, Collaboration, Mutual Respect, Quality, Patient Safety, Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity and Compassion.

All employees are also expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organization-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position.

Customer Service Orientation includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability including teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements and budgetary constraints.

Assume responsibility of own safety and health and will abide by CCAD Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures as per OSHAD and any other relevant requirements.