Evergreen Health The Director of Specialty Nursing is responsible for specialty nursing, including oversight of clinical education, care management, chronic disease management, and injectable medications; facilitates achievement of role clarity, professional role confidence and development, and proficiency in clinical skills; collaborates with leadership and clinical staff to improve quality of care and regulatory compliance; operates as a change agent in the clinical practice and classroom setting compliance. As part of the essential functions of this role, the Director of Specialty Nursing:
Oversees specialty nursing, including care management, injectable medications, PT/INR, etc.
Oversees clinical education, including curriculum and evaluation for new hire orientation, continuing education, and skills training sessions, employing strategies and techniques to promote positive learning and practice environments
Assists with staff training based on prescribed courses and program learning needs
Constantly assesses the learning needs of staff in a methodical, approved manner
Develops training and education material for clinical staff, including skills fairs, educational in-services, annual mandatory training, live and hybrid classes
Develops and perform annual clinical skills competency for all clinical staff
Participates in clinical rounds to identify educational needs, practice concerns, and inconsistencies of practice, including preparing a report on findings
Provides leadership and direction in the creation of patient and caregiver education materials (including job aides, workflows, and standard operating procedures)
Establishes policies, protocols and standard operating procedures ensuring performance standards of nursing and medical assistants are met while maintaining compliance with organizational standards, and federal, state & local laws
Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Qualified Candidate will have a current license as a Registered Nurse in New York State, with Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) preferred. Possession of Basic Life (BLS) Certification required. At least three (3) year of experience working in an ambulatory care setting, preferably in an HIV/AIDS or other infectious disease practice. Qualified candidate will have one (1) to two (2) years of supervisory experience. Candidate must have familiarity with computers, EMR software (Medent), and MS Office software (Outlook, Word). Previous experience providing training is preferred. Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the issues that underserved populations, people living with HIV and people who use drugs, including health disparities that affect people of color at a disproportionate rate.
Job Type: Full-time
Required license/education: Registered Nurse in New York State; Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) preferred
Required certification: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Required experience: one (1) to two (2) years of supervisory experience, with three (3) years of experience in an ambulatory setting.
Preferred experience: Providing education to adult learners on clinical topics.
What Evergreen Health Offers You:
Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from
Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year
403b with a generous company match
Paid parking or monthly metro pass
Professional development opportunities
Paid lunch breaks