NURSE NAVIGATOR EDUCATION

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Part time 28 hours per week, Benefit eligible

Job Summary:The Clinical Advancement Educator is an educator, consultant, role model, staff/patient advocate, change agent, and leader. In collaboration with leadership, the Clinical Advancement Educator designs, develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of educational offerings in order to improve clinical care and organizational outcomes. This position is instrumental in supporting professional nursing practice by developing, coaching, and mentoring staff to become expert clinicians, critical thinkers, and leaders.EducationMinimum:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Preferred:Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)Registration/Certification/Licensure:Current PA RN license. Current Healthcare Provider BLS. ACLS preferred or certification within 2 years if working with critical care units. PALS preferred or certification within 2 years if working with units which serve pediatric patients. Neonatal Resuscitation preferred or certification within 2 years if working with units which serve neonates. BLS Instructor Certification if teaching CPR and/or overseeing Heart code BLS. ACLS Instructor Certification if teaching ACLS and/or overseeing Heart code ACLS, NRP Instructor Certification if teaching NRP and or/ overseeing NRP training, FHM Instructor (Fetal Heart Monitoring) if teaching FHM and/or overseeing FHM training, and Act33/73 clearancesExperienceMinimum:Three years of recent clinical practice.Preferred:Previous experience in a role as an educator, knowledge and previous application of adult learning principles, previous experience working with multidisciplinary teams or leadership committees. Experience with computer based learning and technologies.Other RequirementsComprehensive Crisis Management per policy.StatusExemptPhysical Requirements:The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional:(0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent:(1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary. - OCCASIONALWalking* - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about. - FREQUENTSitting*- Body remains in a seated position. - OCCASIONALStooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. - OCCASIONALBending* - To flex the upper body forward. - OCCASIONALTwisting* - To rotate the upper body forward. - OCCASIONALClimbing- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders. - OCCASIONALLadders- To ascend and descend ladders. - N/AStairs- To ascend and descend stairs. - OCCASIONALKneeling*- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONALSquatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees. - OCCASIONALCrouching* - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs. - OCCASIONALCrawling- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees. - N/AReaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - FREQUENTReaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height. - OCCASIONALGrasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object. - FREQUENTFinger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers. - FREQUENTSeeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity. - CONSTANTHearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use- Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - N/ARepetitive Lower Extremity Use- Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - N/AMaterial HandlingPushing* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person.OCCASIONAL20# - 50#Pulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person.OCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift* - Floor to waistOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift* - Waist to shoulderCONSTANTUp to 20#Lift* - Shoulder to overheadCONSTANTUp to 20#Carrying* - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)CONSTANTUp to 20#Environmental FactorsWorking alone- OCCASIONALWorking in cramped quarters- N/AWorking with hands in water- OCCASIONALConstant interruptions* - CONSTANTUse of power tools* - N/AWorking on ladders/scaffolding- N/AExposure to vibration- N/AExposure to dust- OCCASIONALExposure to noise(constant) - CONSTANTExposure to electrical energy(outlets, etc) * - FREQUENTExposure to termperature changes(heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/AExposure to slippery walking surfaces* - OCCASIONALExposure to solvents, grease, oils- OCCASIONALExposure to radiant energy, i.e. computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) * - FREQUENTWorking with bloodborne pathogens* - FREQUENTCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandPhysicalDemandMetLevelExamples of similar activity intensitySedentary toLight0 - 3.5Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.Medium3.6 - 6.3House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-playwith children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf(carrying clubs).Heavy to VeryHeavy> 6.4Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailinghay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.As relates to this position:Sedentary to Light * - FREQUENTMedium - OCCASIONALHeavy to Very Heavy - OCCASIONAL

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