Summary

Develop, coordinate, and direct orientation and training programs for all new staff. Identify areas for educational and professional development of current staff and implement appropriate learning experiences. Participate in projects related to education, training, staff development and promotion of nursing services within the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, Partners Healthcare System, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

• New knowledge, innovation, evidence-based practice, and research is promoted and supported to meet organizational goals.
• Accountability for key performance indicators as assigned.
• Mandatory education and competency testing is provided to nursing department to meet established standards.
• Programs and systems are developed to meet the needs of the Nursing Department.
• Clinical consultation is provided to staff to achieve performance goals.
• Staff and manager education is provided during orientation, in-servicing, special projects, and competencies to achieve performance goals.
• Certification and recertification testing is provided to ensure nursing department staff maintain current qualifications.
• Professional continuing education is planned and implemented to achieve the patient service goals.
• Educational needs are assessed and plans developed in collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve professional nursing performance and goals.
• Patient safety data is measured and analyzed, and recommendations are made to achieve patient safety and nursing performance goals, including nurse-sensitive indicators such as falls and hospital acquired pressure injuries.
• Quality improvement reports are developed as assigned.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• SRN Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Education/Degree

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Preferred:

* Master's or

* Doctoral degree preferred.

Required:

Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Preferred

• Nursing Specialty Certification
• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.

Experience

Required:

* A minimum of four years of diverse clinical experience required.

Preferred:

* Prior experience in developing curricula, providing and presenting educational programs is

preferred.

Licensure

Required:

* Current license from Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred:

Experience relevant to the patient population served preferred.

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding,

presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Spaulding Rehabilitation Network (SRN) is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the interview process, please let us know.