Staff Development Nurse

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Corporate Office
Address: 825 S 169th St. - Omaha, NE
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, hours between 8am - 5pm

Responsible for coordinating onboarding and orientation for nursing and clinical staff. This position is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating learning programs to ensure annual and ongoing skills competencies are met.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Develop and Lead Onboarding and Orientation of New Staff – 50%

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of onboarding for new employees
• Develop orientation plan for clinical staff in the ambulatory setting (primary care and specialty care areas)
• Contribute to the development of the onboarding/orientation program
• Collaborate with clinic leadership to monitor completion of learning/competency requirements
• Perform documentation audits for employee skills assessments

2. Identify, plan and implement staff development initiatives that will enhance the acquisition of knowledge and skills – 25%

• Develops, implements, and evaluates educational materials, instructional programs, and e-learning programs for preceptors and clinical staff
• Serves as a clinical resource and role model for preceptors and staff in developing clinical knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Partner with learning center, clinic leadership, and preceptors to facilitate competency in critical thinking, communication, and technical skills for clinical staff
• Supports organizational wide programs such as preceptor, phlebotomy, and injection training

3. Participate in ongoing initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical orientation and skills competency – 25%

• Applies adult learning theories and evidence-based practice when updating educational materials
• Collaborate with clinic leadership to develop and implement skills and competencies specific to clinic specialty
• Establish an ongoing learning assessment instrument to evaluate current education and training programs
• Communicates outcomes of programming to leadership and/or identified committees
• Participates and/or facilitates interdisciplinary committees that influence staff development
• Participates in continuing education and remains current on issues related to process
• Maintain skills and competencies in the delivery of direct patient care
• Travel to clinics when needed

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, hours between 8am - 5pm

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing and/or Education (MSN) preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years clinical nursing experience required
• Experience in an education or equivalent role preferred
• Ambulatory/Outpatient experience preferred

License/Certification:

• Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire

Skills/Knowledge and Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn, retain and utilize computer skills
• Detail oriented, with proven organizational skills to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and see projects through to completion on deadline
• Strong skills in written and verbal communications, with the ability to collaborate productively in a team environment and to convey complex clinical information in a clear, concise manner
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

  • Climbing

  • Crawling

  • Kneeling

  • Sitting

• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

  • Balancing

  • Carrying

  • Crouching

  • Distinguish colors

  • Keyboarding/typing

  • Lifting

  • Pulling/Pushing

  • Repetitive Motions

  • Stooping/bending

  • Twisting

• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

  • Grasping

  • Hearing

  • Reaching

  • Seeing/Visual

  • Speaking/talking

  • Standing

  • Walking

Job Hazards

• Not Related:

  • Electrical Shock/Static

  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

• Rare (1-33%): - Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.)

• Occasionally (34%-66%):

  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools

  • Explosives (pressurized gas)

  • Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)

• Frequent (67%-100%):

  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)

  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF)

  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.