Job Description. Job Details. Job Code: Y26. Title: Education Specialist - Surgical Services. Basic Job Function and Responsibilities

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1 Job Description Job Details Title: Education Specialist - Surgical Services Version #: 1.0 Employer: Mercy Hospital Job Code: 26 FLSA Classification: Exempt Pay Grade: Basic Job Function and Responsibilities The Surgical Services Education Specialist is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading evidence-based, quality educational programs and activities which promote individual development and competency among Surgical Services nursing department personnel. Provides assistance to Surgery Nurse Specialist. Job Duties/Performance Expectations Title and Definition Adheres to professional and legal standards of nursing practice. Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care for surgical patient population, which are consistent with current nursing practice and the condition and age of the patients. Develops, implements, administers and evaluates the orientation and continued educational competencies of surgical services staff to ensure that professional and regulatory standards are met. Develop and implement new equipment and technology training programs. Reviews new equipment and supplies as needed with sales representatives and medical staff. Plans and assists with the clinical experience of students in the unit.

2 Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of research-based standards, policies and procedures. Educates staff about changes. Participates in and contributes to hospital/department/unit committees, meetings and/or projects in keeping with organizational/units) strategic goals. Practices according to department/unit policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Participates in the ongoing implementation of current regulatory standards in order to meet state and national agency accreditation. Provides feedback and support to staff on the unit to assist them to improve their performance. Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care. Serves as a resource person to nursing and medical staff; confers with surgeons relative to equipment and supplies. Assist the Surgery Nurse Specialist with coordination and maintenance of supplies and equipment for the Operating Room. Assist the Surgery Nurse Specialist with capital budget preparation. Coordinates services with Material Management and Engineering to assure maintenance of unit supplies and repair of equipment. Functioning as Staff RN during times of high patient activity. Lead or facilitate special projects to enhance professional nursing practice. Other duties Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervision Received General supervision is received from the Nurse Manager. Supervision Exercised

3 Direct Direct supervision provided to students and orientees. Functional Assistance is given to the Nurse Manager in the evaluation and education of staff. Equipment & Software Use /N Telephone Computer (Beginner Level) Computer (Intermediate Level) Computer (Advanced Level) Copier Patient Testing Equipment Patient Transport Equipment Fax Microsoft Office Additional Equipment Used Vocera, Routine and specialty operating room equipment is used. Qualifications Education Degree Obtained Required Preferred Or Equivalent Experience BSN

4 Masters - Health related field Experience Related Experience In: Minimum Number of ears Required Preferred Operating Room experience 5 Adult education/staff development experience Computer proficient in MS Office Suite Team oriented with good interpersonal skills Supply chain management experience If BSN not complete, equivalent training and experience:must be working toward completion of a Bachelor s Degree (nursing) Certification(s), Licensure(s) & Registration(s) Certification, Licensure or Registration Required Preferred Time frame after hire (mths) Current RN Licensure, State of Iowa BLS 6 CNOR Age Based Qualifications Infant Infant 0 to 1 year Child Child 1 to 12 years Adolescent

5 Adolescent 12 to 18 years Adult Adult years Geriatric Geriatric 65 years and over Job Demands An in the column below indicate the % of regular work day (during 1 shift). If not applicable the will be omitted. Lift / Push / Pull Lift / push / pull 0-10 lbs. Lift / push / pull lbs. Lift / push / pull lbs. Lift / push / pull lbs. Lift / push / pull > 50 lbs. Upper Extremity Motion Grip Twist Fine manipulation Repetition with hand / wrist Reach out Reach above shoulder

6 Push / Pull Posture Bend back Twist back Bend neck Twist neck Squat Kneel Other Activities Sit Stand Walk Crawl Climb Drive Sensory / Cognitive

7 Mental Visual Audial (hearing) Ability to distinguish colors Environment Temperature Humidity Vibration Noise Exposure Low Moderate High Potential occupational exposure to infections, and/or bodily fluids or tissues Mission and Values Responsibility Support and promote the Hospital s mission, which is: Mercy Iowa City heals and comforts the sick and works to improve the health of the community in the Spirit of Jesus Christ and the Catholic tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. Integrate into daily activities the values of the Hospital. These are: Respect: treating each person with dignity and honoring the sacredness of human life. Excellence: providing personalized, quality care. Compassion: showing empathy and care for the sick and vulnerable. Stewardship: using resources responsibly. Collaboration: working together for the common good of the community. Employee Statement of Understanding This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any

8 way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. All items in Job Duties/Performance Expectations are essential job functions as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.