Overview
*Clinch Valley Health*
Who We Are:
*People are our passion and purpose.* Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Clinch Valley Medical Center is a 175-bed acute care hospital with a growing integrated network of care that offers many services for our community. Today, our unwavering commitment to our patients ranks us as one of the top hospitals in Virginia and the nation for quality of care – including patient safety and health outcomes.
Where We Are:
As one of the most peaceful towns in the State of Virginia, Richlands is comfortably located within the mountains of Southwest Virginia. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and along the banks of the Clinch River, the Town of Richlands is privileged by the exposure of a diverse and unique culture. Many of the local attractions reflect the unique culture of Appalachian Mountains.
Why Choose Us:
* Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
* Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
* Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
* Employee discount program
* And much more…
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Office and Director of Education, the nurse residency coordinator is responsible for the successful mentoring, training, competency validation and continuing education of the graduate nurses enrolled in the nurse residency program. He/she prioritizes the needs of the nurse residents, collaborating with preceptors/mentors to assure smooth transition from student into the professional practice role.
Essential Functions:
• In collaboration with leadership and the education department, assists with the development and implementation of effective orientation/onboarding processes for orientation, training and competency validation of new hires.
• Assists with implementation and operation of the RN nurse residency (apprenticeship) program.
• Facilitates on-going coordination of residency sessions, curriculum, and residents/participants.
• Oversees day to day functions of the nurse residency program
• Communicates with and verifies that residents/participants meet orientation and program requirements in established time frame. Identify learning needs/practice gaps of the residents/participants.
• Serves as a resource across all inpatient units.
• Facilitates data collection and reporting for all internal and external reports. Evaluate trends for quality improvement.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with nursing leadership and staff. The coordinator acts as an educator, a mentor, and a liaison to nursing leadership.
• Serves as a formal and informal mentor for new staff members and serves as a mentor to new preceptors to ensure success in their role. Acts as preceptor/mentor support person as needed.
• Collaborates with directors/managers to determine other necessary functions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
* Current Virginia RN License at time of hire date.
* Must meet and maintain proficiency requirements of the unit including CPR certification, and successful completion of the unit specific proficiencies annually.
* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Must be able to perform job duties independently in accordance with established departmental and hospital policy and procedures.
* Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
* Should possess knowledge of adult learning theory, computer and organizational skills.
* Should possess knowledge of general health care practices and theories and their application to all departments of the hospital as well as specific applications relating to nursing units.
**Job:** **Nursing Education*
**Organization:** **Clinch Valley Medical Center*
**Title:** *Clinical Education Specialist (RN)*
**Location:** *Virginia-Richlands*
**Requisition ID:** *7414-4394*
