POSITION SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, directly oversees unit orientation for new nurses while guiding progress of preceptor/orientee pair. This individual will also assist the development of the new grad and the new to specialty nurse from the novice nurse to a fully competent nurse in area of specialty. Must demonstrate an exceptional ability to coach, problem solve, actively listen, and communicate both verbally and in writing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Makes daily rounds on orientee's patients: coaches and encourages critical thinking of orientees.
- Guides clinical discussions focused on patient care.
- Uses evidence as basis for practice, patient care decisions and teaching.
- Coordinates orientees' schedules to accommodate classes, testing, competency validation and other orientation-based events.
- Participates in orientee meetings and provides feedback to orientee and unit leadership.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 3 - 5 years of recent RN experience in ED Nursing.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from CCNE accredited school is required
- Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) Registered Nursing license, or Compact State licensure.
- American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certification
