Clinical Preceptor

WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital - Fairmont, WV

Job Title: Clinical Preceptor

Position: Nursing Clinical Educator

Job Type: Full Time

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Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Fairmont

State: WV

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Job Responsibilities

Coordinates the design, planning, evaluation and integration of clinical education and professional development activities.
Supports unit leadership team by demonstrating effective leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills.
Develops and implements unit specific staff educational activities within the scope of nursing practice.
Collaborates with department leadership and support staff to prioritize educational needs.
Assists the department leadership in assessing new employee learning needs and developing orientation and education plans.
Provides input and assists manager/director in annual review of unit Scope of Service and performance improvement initiatives.
Facilitates the nursing unit’s education plan including nursing orientation, staff development, and continuing education.
Defines and coordinates orientation needs for all new unit employees.
Individualizes orientation, evaluates orientees' progress, and provides ongoing feedback.
Assists in the development of annual competency analysis system requirements.
Facilitates development of strong leadership behavior in unit staff.
Supports an environment for innovation and creativity in patient care delivery.
Initiates and participates in studies and research activities related to staff development and health care.
Serves as a change agent for appropriate changes within the health care delivery system.
Demonstrates respect and safety for all patients, visitors, and personnel.
Participates in meeting the Goals and Objectives of the Nursing Service Division.
Promotes effective communication and conflict resolution skills among staff.
Contributes positively to teamwork by assisting other staff and resolving problems.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
Completes performance reviews with manager input.
Assists with unit recruitment and retention initiatives.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Leadership
Effective communication
Conflict resolution
Nursing education
Staff development

Preferred Skills

Research and study initiation
Orientation and mentoring skills
Effective interpersonal communication

Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in area of practice.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within two (2) years of hire.

License & Certification:

Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses or appropriate state board.
Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Schedule:

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Working protracted or irregular hours.

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Equal Opportunity Employer; prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, and other characteristics protected under the law.