Clinical Education Specialist RN Cardiac Procedural Services

SUMMARY

The Clinical Education Specialist (CES) utilizes nursing arts and sciences, child development, education, psychosocial, and cultural theories to facilitate the delivery of comprehensive clinical care to patients and families at the unit level. They work independently, and in partnership with unit leadership and colleagues across departments. The CES provides expertise in education, educational design, adult learning theory, and scholarly inquiry. Major role responsibilities include competency management, education, role development, orientation/onboarding, research/EBP/QI, and collaborative partnerships.

This position will support the educational needs of the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), Cath and Electrophysiology Lab, Cardiac Pre/Post Unit, and ECMO team.

Our Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) cares for patients of all ages, including newborns requiring urgent surgery for complex heart defects. From minimally invasive repairs to open-heart procedures and heart transplants, our surgical team consistently delivers outcomes that surpass national benchmarks across the full spectrum of congenital heart surgeries. Together with Cardiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Advanced Practice Providers (including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants), Cardiac Anesthesiologists, and Surgical Technicians, our nurses successfully care for our pediatric cardiac patient population.

With pediatric cardiac catheterization accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission and the lowest-radiation equipment available, our pediatric cardiac catheterization team and facilities are among the most advanced in the world. By partnering with all cardiologists and sub-specialists in the Heart Institute, we care for patients with a wide range of heart conditions from birth to adulthood - and long after.

The Pediatric and Adult Congenital Electrophysiology Program at Children's Hospital Colorado has been internationally recognized for treating children and young adults with pediatric cardiac arrhythmias. Seamlessly integrated with other pediatric cardiology subspecialties in our nationally ranked Heart Institute, our program provides top heart rhythm care for infants, children, teens and young adults. We also treat adults with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), providing lifetime treatment for patients born with congenital heart defects and heart rhythm abnormalities. From pediatric electrophysiology (EP) studies to cardiac ablation techniques, implantable heart pacing devices to cardiac genetics, we proudly offer the most advanced and sophisticated electrophysiology procedures and care in the region.

The ECMO Program at Children's Colorado is comprised of a dedicated team of nearly 30 nurses and respiratory therapists called ECMO specialists. These specialists are trained by industry experts to monitor the ECMO circuit, one-on-one, at a patient's bedside. We treat approximately 80-90 kids per year in need of ECMO services. In addition to the ECMO specialists, Children's Colorado has an advanced clinical team specially trained in ECMO support. This team consists of dedicated ICU doctors, surgeons, nurses and perfusionists who oversee the program. This oversight includes specialized clinical and technical training, continued program development, investigation of new technology, and research to provide the best possible care for kids in need of heart and lung recovery.

Department Name: Heart Institute
Job Status: full time, 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits
Shift: mostly days Monday through Friday, but must be available during some off shifts/weekends to support the teams as needed

This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent with post-master's certification in education
Experience: 5 years of clinical pediatric experience. Previous experience in Cardiovascular Operating Room, Cath Lab and/or Cardiac Pre/Post experience preferred. Experience in ECMO preferred.
Certification(s): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire, American Nurses Credentialing Center(ANCC) or Magnet approved certification.
Licensure(s): Current Colorado RN License

Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs , develops, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates onboarding and orientation programs for licensed and unlicensed team members to ensure they are prepared to practice safely and independently.
• Demonstrates leadership through team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships across the system.
• Assesses learning needs, incorporating adult learning principles, engaging learning strategies, and utilizing scholarly inquiry to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical education programs and outcomes to optimize patient care delivery and for team member's ongoing clinical professional development.
• Ensures assessment, documentation, and record keeping of team members' clinical competency.
• Mentors, develops, and evaluates preceptors to enhance learning experiences for all new hires.
• Serves as a nurse planner, designer, and educator for unit clinical education programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective communication principles and promotes communication among disciplines.
• Facilitates learning outcomes through innovative partnerships.
• Demonstrates skillful guidance and teaching of team members to advance the care of patients, families, and the profession of nursing.
• Supports quality improvement standards; regulatory standards; patient safety standards; error prevention tools, methodologies, technologies and resources.
  

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $97,718.13 to $146,577.19

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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