Job Description. Job Details. Job Code: Y26. Title: Education Specialist - Surgical Services. Basic Job Function and Responsibilities

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Job Description

Job Details

Title: Education Specialist

-Surgical Services

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Version #: 1.0 FLSA Classification: Exempt Employer: Mercy Hospital Pay Grade: Y

Basic Job Function and Responsibilities

The Surgical Services Education Specialist is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading evidence-based, quality educational programs and activities which promote individual development and competency among Surgical Services nursing

department personnel.

Provides assistance to Surgery Nurse Specialist.

Job Duties/Performance Expectations

Title and Definition

Education Specialist-Surgical Services

Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice.

Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care for surgical patient population, which are consistent with current nursing practice and the condition and age of the patients.

Develops, implements, administers and evaluates the orientation and continued educational

competencies of surgical services staff to ensure that professional and regulatory standards are met.

Develop and implement new equipment and technology training programs. Reviews new equipment and supplies as needed with sales representatives and medical staff.

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Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of research-based standards, policies and procedures. Educates staff about changes.

Participates in and contributes to hospital/department/unit committees, meetings and/or projects in keeping with organizational/units) strategic goals.

Practices according to department/unit policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation.

Provides feedback and support to staff on the unit to assist them to improve their performance.

Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care.

Serves as a resource person to nursing and medical staff; confers with surgeons relative to equipment and supplies.

Assist the Surgery Nurse Specialist with coordination and maintenance of supplies and equipment for the Operating Room.

Assist the Surgery Nurse Specialist with capital budget preparation.

Coordinates services with Material Management and Engineering to assure maintenance of unit supplies and repair of equipment.

Functioning as Staff RN during times of high patient activity.

Lead or facilitate special projects to enhance professional nursing practice.

Other duties

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision is received from the Nurse Manager.

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Direct Direct supervision provided to students and orientees.

Functional Assistance is given to the Nurse Manager in the evaluation and education of staff. Equipment & Software Use

Y/N Telephone Y

Computer (Beginner Level) Computer (Intermediate Level) Y

Computer (Advanced Level) Copier Y

Patient Testing Equipment Y

Patient Transport Equipment Y

Fax Y

Microsoft Office Y

Additional Equipment Used

Vocera, Routine and specialty operating room equipment is used.

Qualifications

Education

Degree Obtained Required Preferred

Or Equivalent Experience

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Masters - Health related field X

Experience

Related Experience In:

Minimum Number of Years

Required Preferred

Operating Room experience 5 X

Adult education/staff development experience X

Computer proficient in MS Office Suite X

Team oriented with good interpersonal skills X

Supply chain management experience X

If BSN not complete, equivalent training and experience:must be working toward completion of a Bachelor’s Degree (nursing)

X

Certification(s), Licensure(s) & Registration(s)

Certification, Licensure or Registration Required Preferred

Time frame

after hire (mths)

Current RN Licensure, State of Iowa X

BLS X 6

CNOR X

Age Based Qualifications

Infant

Infant 0 to 1 year

Child

Child 1 to 12 years

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Adolescent 12 to 18 years

Adult

Adult 18 - 65 years

Geriatric

Geriatric 65 years and over

Job Demands

An X in the column below indicate the % of regular work day (during 1 shift). If not applicable the X will be omitted.

Lift / Push / Pull

Up to 33% Up to 66% Up to 100% Lift / push / pull 0 - 10 lbs. X

Lift / push / pull 11 – 20 lbs. X

Lift / push / pull 21 - 30 lbs. X

Lift / push / pull 31 – 50 lbs. X

Lift / push / pull > 50 lbs. X

Upper Extremity Motion

Up to 33% Up to 66% Up to 100% Grip X Twist X Fine manipulation X

Repetition with hand / wrist X

Reach out X

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Push / Pull X Posture Up to 33% Up to 66% Up to 100% Bend back X Twist back X Bend neck X Twist neck X Squat X Kneel X Other Activities Up to 33% Up to 66% Up to 100% Sit X Stand X Walk X Crawl Climb X Drive Sensory / Cognitive Up to 33% Up to 66% Up to 100%

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Mental X

Visual X

Audial (hearing) X

Ability to distinguish colors X

Environment Up to 33% Up to 66% Up to 100% Temperature X Humidity X Vibration Noise X Exposure

Low Moderate High Potential occupational exposure to infections, and/or bodily fluids or

tissues

X

Mission and Values Responsibility

Support and promote the Hospital’s mission, which is: Mercy Iowa City heals and comforts the sick and works to improve the health of the community in the Spirit of Jesus Christ and the Catholic tradition of the Sisters of Mercy.

Integrate into daily activities the values of the Hospital. These are:

Respect: treating each person with dignity and honoring the sacredness of human life. Excellence: providing personalized, quality care.

Compassion: showing empathy and care for the sick and vulnerable. Stewardship: using resources responsibly.

Collaboration: working together for the common good of the community.

Employee Statement of Understanding

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the

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way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

All items in Job Duties/Performance Expectations are essential job functions as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.