Nursing Professional Practice Specialist, Peri-Op 101, 40 Hours, Days

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

7a-4p

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Position Summary:

Responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the staff development and educational activities designed to address identified or anticipated needs of learners for assigned area(s). Assures the quality of patient care delivered on assigned cross-campus unit(s) through the assessment, coaching, and development of the nursing staff. Participates in the development and implementation of educational programs for the entire Nursing Department. Collaborates with the Graduate School of Nursing.

Major Responsibilities:

• Creates atmosphere conducive for learners to learn and to practice in accordance with Standards of Nursing Practice.

• Collaborates with nursing leadership and other members of the interprofessional team in defining nursing standards, practices, and educational needs of patient and nursing staff.

• Conducts an educational needs assessment for area(s) of responsibility on a regular basis.

• Designs, organizes, implements, and evaluates orientation, in-service, and continuing education programs for staff in assigned areas.

• Develops expertise of nursing staff with patients and patient populations managed on assigned unit(s).

• This role will support the peri-anesthesia nursing team.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Master's degree in Nursing, Education, or related healthcare field required.

• Currently holds an active RN license in the State of Massachusetts.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Must have at least 5 years of clinical nursing experience with at least 1 year experience in clinical preceptor and/or charge nurse role.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation computer software.

• Position requires frequent use of the computer, keyboard and printer; educational equipment such as teaching manikins, simulators, LCD projectors, etc.; and reading of printed materials

Preferred:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching highly desired.

• Process improvement experience preferred.

Hours/Schedule Notes:

• Monday-Friday 7-4 (flexible self-scheduling in order to collaborate across all shifts)
• Required to work every 5th Saturday

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.