Ambulatory Clinical Trainer - Nursing Administration - Full Time (Binghamton)

Job Description
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Position Summary: The Ambulatory Clinical Training Coordinator is responsible the clinical training/orientation of the Clinical (Nursing) staff in the Medical Group. Adult learning theories are utilized when implementing educational programs/activities for staff. The Ambulatory Clinical Training Coordinator acts as a consultant and trainer for standards of care for clinical practice; utilizes and applies change theory in matters related to clinical practice; applies interpersonal skills and fosters communication when interacting with staff and other members of the healthcare organization. The Ambulatory Clinical Training Coordinator is directed by the Ambulatory Clinical (Nurse) Educator in establishing and maintaining clinical competencies; pursues continued excellence in clinical practice; is selfmotivated in identifying own strengths and limitations; and seeks to improve areas of weakness. The Ambulatory Clinical Training Coordinator is not administratively responsible for the supervision of other people, but works collaboratively with Practice Managers to assure that standards of clinical practice are met. Education, License & Cert: The Ambulatory Clinical Training Coordinator must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with a current licensure by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Experience: A minimum of three years clinical experience in the ambulatory setting and demonstrated abilities in teaching, leadership skills, and clinical nursing practice. Essential Functions: A. Orientation/Onboarding 1. Collaboratives with the Ambulatory Clinical (Nursing) Educator to develop, coordinate, and evaluates the orientation program for the nursing staff within the Medical Group. 2. Participates in the assessment and development of staff competencies on initial employee hire. 3. Evaluates competency at the local level of clinical (nursing) orientees 4. Documents competency and maintains the documentation files for clinical (nursing) orientees B. Competency Management 1. Participates in the assessment, maintenance, and development of ongoing clinical staff competencies. 2. Conducts or coordinates inservices for new products and equipment. 3. Maintains documentation records of ongoing competency for clinical (nursing) staff 4. Functions as the skills/training liaison between Clinical Staff and their assigned Practice Manager. Reports compliance and deficiencies in training to the appropriate clinic staff Practice Manager as appropriate. C. Education 1. Collaborates with clinical (nursing) staff, and Practice Managers to identify educational criteria to promote high quality clinical (nursing) care. 2. Coordinates educational conferences presented by the nursing departments. 3. Organizes, conducts, and evaluates inservice and continuing education programs for the clinical (nursing) department. 4. Maintains records of educational programs and activities 5. Assist with EHR workflows to optimize efficiency and assure workflows are maintained and followed. Maintain proficiency as an EPIC super user. D. Professional Role Development 1. Implements and supports the Guthrie Clinic philosophy and objectives. 2. Encourages development of leadership skills in members of the clinical (nursing) staff. 3. Provides clinical expertise for administrative decision making. 4. Utilizes principles of change theory to effect smooth processes of change. 5. Serves as a role model for professional communication skills during interactions with other health team members. E. Research/Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement 1. Keeps informed of current nursing practice advancements and research findings and provides for dissemination of research developments. 2. Advances nursing practice through evidencebased practice. Other Duties: 1. It is understood that this description is not intended to be allinclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position. 2. Encouraged to participate in community activities. 3. Is authorized to access medications and storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties.
About Us
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, youll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.