Graduate Nurse Coordinator - Learning Specialists (FT/Varies) Job at Orlando Health
Position Summary:
The New Graduate Nurse Site Coordinator is a site-based registered professional nursing leader who oversees and manages all aspects of the comprehensive program(s) for transitioning all new graduate registered nurses (RNs) from the academic into the professional work environment, from a novice or advanced beginner to a competent professional RN. In conjunction with the system Nurse Residency Program (NRP) Coordinator and other nursing leaders, s/he is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of site-based initiatives including programmatic guidance for the post-graduate nurse, preceptor, mentor and other NRP program support team members. The incumbent is responsible for the assessment of orientation and training program needs, development, and execution of program objectives, and evaluation and ongoing improvement of a competency based orientation for the Nurse resident. Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
Education
Develops and refines site orientation and training needs of nurse residents to align with NRP expectations and standards
Ensures consistency in NRP implementation, evaluation, and cohort coordination as needed
Acts as a liaison between the NRP Coordinator and site Learning Manager communicating issues essential to the program and
residents
Nurtures the NRP philosophy, policy, and objectives for residents to facilitate the smooth transition to the Orlando Health model of
professional nursing practice at the site level
Oversees the implementation of the NRP curriculum, in collaboration with the NRP coordinator and nursing leadership
Develops and implements innovative models of site-based instruction to support clinical learning in simulation, seminars, and at the
bedside
Assists with coordinating classes, skills labs, specialized courses, group sessions, and other activities based on adult learning principles
Mentorship
Observes and evaluates resident practice in collaboration with preceptors, learning specialists, and nurse leaders, and recommends
changes, as warranted, using an evidence-based approach to practice
Provides leadership and feedback to preceptors and learning specialists in evaluating clinical performance against practice standards
Guides residents and preceptors in working with the NRP curriculum to achieve optimal Orlando Health outcomes in collaboration
with the NRP coordinator
Manages confidential and critical materials, issues, and communications.
Interacts with staff in an ethical, consistent, fair, timely, appropriate, and decisive manner in accordance with hospital and nursing
policies
Leadership
Acts as the site-based leader supporting the NRP and new graduate transition articulating program needs and reporting program
issues to nursing and NRP leadership as appropriate
Communicates with nursing leaders and other stakeholders on a regular basis or as needed
Generates data analysis reports as needed
Participates in NRP, leadership, and clinical learning conference calls, seminars, and work groups to create a professional network,
share expertise and experiences, and further develop a supportive environment for the new graduate nurse at Orlando Health
Functions as a liaison between site-based leadership and education and the system learning and NRP to assure a smoothly
coordinated residency program.
Communicates with Human Resources to facilitate recruitment of residents possessing the background and skills required for
successful performance.
Identifies factors that affect the resident’s ability to learn and fulfill job requirements, progression with the program, and retention
and then communicates recommendations, as needed, to the preceptor, nursing leadership, and the NRP Coordinator.
Provides input with the clinical evaluation of team members.
Supports and sustains all leadership-driven initiatives
Embraces, communicates, and promotes change
Strategic Planning
Serves as a c consultant to clinical areas with new graduate nurses to ensure appropriate resources and structures are in place to
foster a supportive and nurturing environment
Identifies when additional resources are needed to support the new graduate nurse transition and discusses with site leadership and
the NRP Coordinator.
Regularly reviews NRP and new graduate data and program outcomes to identify areas for improvement.
Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification
o Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
o Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
o Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
Experience
Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies opened in 2006, providing programs and services focused on the unique needs of women and newborns. Specialized care covers all facets of women's health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. The hospital is “Magnet” recognized for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care and is certified in perinatal care by The Joint Commission. Welcoming nearly 14,000 babies each year, the hospital’s 350 beds include 142 neonatal intensive care beds, making it one of the largest neonatal intensive care units under one roof in the country. As a sister hospital with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for Children, the hospital was included in the 2021-22 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings by U.S. News & World Report, recognized for expertise in Neonatology, and, together with Orlando Health ORMC, was included in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021.
The New Graduate Nurse Site Coordinator is a site-based registered professional nursing leader who oversees and manages all aspects of the comprehensive program(s) for transitioning all new graduate registered nurses (RNs) from the academic into the professional work environment, from a novice or advanced beginner to a competent professional RN. In conjunction with the system Nurse Residency Program (NRP) Coordinator and other nursing leaders, s/he is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of site-based initiatives including programmatic guidance for the post-graduate nurse, preceptor, mentor and other NRP program support team members. The incumbent is responsible for the assessment of orientation and training program needs, development, and execution of program objectives, and evaluation and ongoing improvement of a competency based orientation for the Nurse resident.
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is seeking for Graduate Nurse Coordinator to Join the Learning Specialist Team!
Essential Functions
Education
Develops and refines site orientation and training needs of nurse residents to align with NRP expectations and standards
Ensures consistency in NRP implementation, evaluation, and cohort coordination as needed
Acts as a liaison between the NRP Coordinator and site Learning Manager communicating issues essential to the program and
residents
Nurtures the NRP philosophy, policy, and objectives for residents to facilitate the smooth transition to the Orlando Health model of
professional nursing practice at the site level
Oversees the implementation of the NRP curriculum, in collaboration with the NRP coordinator and nursing leadership
Develops and implements innovative models of site-based instruction to support clinical learning in simulation, seminars, and at the
bedside
Assists with coordinating classes, skills labs, specialized courses, group sessions, and other activities based on adult learning principles
Mentorship
Observes and evaluates resident practice in collaboration with preceptors, learning specialists, and nurse leaders, and recommends
changes, as warranted, using an evidence-based approach to practice
Provides leadership and feedback to preceptors and learning specialists in evaluating clinical performance against practice standards
Guides residents and preceptors in working with the NRP curriculum to achieve optimal Orlando Health outcomes in collaboration
with the NRP coordinator
Manages confidential and critical materials, issues, and communications.
Interacts with staff in an ethical, consistent, fair, timely, appropriate, and decisive manner in accordance with hospital and nursing
policies
Leadership
Acts as the site-based leader supporting the NRP and new graduate transition articulating program needs and reporting program
issues to nursing and NRP leadership as appropriate
Communicates with nursing leaders and other stakeholders on a regular basis or as needed
Generates data analysis reports as needed
Participates in NRP, leadership, and clinical learning conference calls, seminars, and work groups to create a professional network,
share expertise and experiences, and further develop a supportive environment for the new graduate nurse at Orlando Health
Functions as a liaison between site-based leadership and education and the system learning and NRP to assure a smoothly
coordinated residency program.
Communicates with Human Resources to facilitate recruitment of residents possessing the background and skills required for
successful performance.
Identifies factors that affect the resident’s ability to learn and fulfill job requirements, progression with the program, and retention
and then communicates recommendations, as needed, to the preceptor, nursing leadership, and the NRP Coordinator.
Provides input with the clinical evaluation of team members.
Supports and sustains all leadership-driven initiatives
Embraces, communicates, and promotes change
Actively participates in strategic planning, ad hoc projects, and educational activities, as assigned, for clinical learning
Strategic Planning
Serves as a c consultant to clinical areas with new graduate nurses to ensure appropriate resources and structures are in place to
foster a supportive and nurturing environment
Identifies when additional resources are needed to support the new graduate nurse transition and discusses with site leadership and
the NRP Coordinator.
Regularly reviews NRP and new graduate data and program outcomes to identify areas for improvement.
Research
Utilizes NRP data and site outcomes for continued improvement activities
Establishes and maintains tracking methods to ensure competencies, orientation, and other program components are completed
within identified timelines
Incorporates objective assessment of program outcomes, preceptor performance, and site and unit culture to foster optimal healthy
work environment standards supportive of new graduate nurses
Utilizes NRP data and site outcomes for continued improvement activities
Establishes and maintains tracking methods to ensure competencies, orientation, and other program components are completed
within identified timelines
Incorporates objective assessment of program outcomes, preceptor performance, and site and unit culture to foster optimal healthy
work environment standards supportive of new graduate nurses
Qualifications:
Education/Training
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) required.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) required.
Licensure/Certification
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population:
o Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
o Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
o Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Obtain National Certification in specialty area within 12 months.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
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