"EDUCATIONAL NURSE COORDINATOR- Cardiovascular Center- Perioperative Services"

Professional Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external departments for the scheduling of hands-on learning courses in the simulation center of the OR Training Center (ORTC) and/or the Simulation Center (SIM LAB) at University of Michigan Health (UMH).
• Works on education plans and communicates collectively with other ENC, team leads, and leadership within the department.
• Research: Participates in the data collection of clinical practice that is driven by theory and experience in the perioperative area, to assess and change teaching methods and content of the clinical education practice of the learner.
• Using the AORN Standards and Practice Guidelines will independently develop, implement, and evaluate the use of teaching tools in the simulation setting and the ORTC for new hires.
• Will be knowledgeable regarding the clinical practices of the adult cardiac and vascular departments.
• Seeks out additional education resources beyond the surgery department, such as government regulations, AORN, The Joint Commission, OSHA, AAMI standards.
• Demonstrates ease in application and location of hospital and surgical policies, procedures, and protocols to train and teach new hires in the simulation setting.
• Communicates to CND/supervisor when there are concerns related to patient safety in regard to the new hire?s competency level in the ORTC and clinical simulation area related to orientation.
• Seeks out additional learning experiences by observing the clinical practice of all units in the Cardiovascular Center surgery department.
• Will act as an educator of new and present staff, in both circulating and scrub roles, related to service specific or general perioperative policies, procedures, and/or practices.
• Utilizes own knowledge/skills to improve staff professional development activities.
• Demonstrates an awareness of current literature in area of practice for surgical nursing, instrument care, and surgical technologist.
• Identifies areas for creative improvement in practice setting and seeks out resources and avenues to address them.
• Works collaboratively with the leadership, service lead and education teams for the assigned surgical services
• Education of all new hires within Cardiovascular Center operating rooms.
• Maintains accurate record of experiences, progress, and evaluations related to orientation.
• Schedules collaborative education opportunities with other disciplines.

Professional Relationships

• Possesses clarity on one?s own values and how they affect interactions, relationships, and boundary settings.
• Individualizes communication and learning based on assessment of the students or new hires understanding of adult learning practices.
• Incorporates patient/family outcomes in the educational process while training and educating new hires, students and new orientees in the surgical department.
• Mobilizes and/or provides appropriate resources in response to situations that question standard practices within the Cardiovascular Center Operating Room by using evidence-based practices.
• Recognizes ethical issues and seeks assistance in addressing them.
• Recognizes and values professional collaborative communication and standard practice in the surgical department and the positive effect on patient outcomes.
• Identifies and utilizes collaborative resources for the purpose of education and training.
• Functions as a supportive team member, while working alongside and in collaboration with other unit level ENC as peer, to work on new hire education and re-education of current staff.
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion in interactions with new hires, new orientees, students, and all staff that require education.

Supervision Received

Supervision is received from Clinical Nurse Director of the CVC OR or other designated official.

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five (5) years of nursing experience as a RN in the perioperative area
• Recent working knowledge within cardiac and vascular surgery.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license, which is monitored and must meet all UM and Department requirements to drive on behalf of the University of Michigan
• CNOR within two (2) years of hire

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):   
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Health policies and practices.
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Health web-based programs.
• Demonstrates computer competency including the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop, implement and evaluate clinical or educational programs.
• Demonstrates organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of AORN Periop 101 program.
• Effectively communicates orally and in writing in a non-confrontational approach.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with administrators, physicians, peers and subordinates.

Salary & Nursing Framework Level

This UMPNC RN posting is posted under the Role-Specific Advancement Model (RSAM) as: 
ENC- COMPETENT. 
Actual RSAM LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire. 
RSAM levels range from ENC-COMPETENT to ENC-EXPERT TO ENC-MASTERY

Hours/Week: 40 hours per week 
Shift/Hours: Predominately day shift; flexibility required, hours will vary Monday through Friday

Responsibilities: 0.8 FTE ENC role, 0.2 FTE clinical staffing 
Location: Frankel Cardiovascular Center Operating Rooms - Perioperative Services

All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.