Clinical Instructor - Operating Room

Company: Tufts Medical Center
Location: Quincy
Posted on: April 27, 2021

Job Description:

This role is responsible for assisting the Clinical Nursing Director and the Professional Development Director, in conjunction with the needs of the staff nurse, in the planning and delivery of direct patient care for an assigned unit/ group, utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. Assists the Clinical Nursing Director and the Professional Development Director in translating the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the hospital and nursing service into effective action. The Clinical Instructor role is positioned to be accessible to the nurse in direct care. Under the direction of the Professional Development Director, the Clinical Instructor is responsible for upholding and driving the standard of practice within their respective units/practice areas as set by national and professional organizations, and the most current evidence guided practice. The Clinical Instructor is ensures that competencies for all staff are validated within their defined practice areas. The overall goal of the Clinical Instructor role is the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that translate into practice and contribute to the safety of patients/families and provision of quality care. In addition to acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitude, specialty excellence includes the evaluation and measurement of current clinical knowledge, proficiency of technical skills, application of critical thinking and performance by members of the nursing team. The Clinical Instructor leads the implementation and interpretation of these measures and methods and identifies areas for practice improvement within defined area of clinical practice.

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