Job Description
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Network Specialty Educator/Fellowship Coordinator’s responsibilities include developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating a specialty (Critical Care, Maternal-Child, Perioperative, Emergency) fellowship to nurses across the Network. In addition, this role includes providing general specialty education contributing to programs, policies/procedures and professional development.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides oversight/serves as point person for the development/facilitation of Network specialty nursing educational programs to which the coordinator is assigned.
- Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates the specialty Network programs aligned with the vision of Network Nursing Executive Committee (NNEC). Fellow experiences should include specialty didactic material, seminars, simulation, and direct care environments.
- Serves as a facilitator and mentor for the Network Nurse Residency Program and active member of the Advisory Board.
- Coordinates clinical orientation and onboarding for all new surgical department hires. Collaborates with leadership to assess progress and preceptor development.
- Performs rounds and risk assessments to evaluate current skill level of the clinical staff, develops educational priorities/programs and provides feedback to NNEC.
- Prepares, promotes, and encourages Network staff for certification in areas of specialty.
- Leads the development of new programs in their area of specialty and partnering with leadership for compliance with mandatory educational requirements.
- Makes recommendations on future learning and employment/recruitment opportunities to student groups and community to promote the service line. Participates in the recruitment and retention committee making recommendations on future learning and employment/recruitment opportunities to promote the service line.
- Manages and evaluates clinical practice performance assuring SLUHN standards and policies are met by current clinical staff. Promote continual learning opportunities as foundational principals for staff development.
- Demonstrates the expertise in the knowledge of EPIC, Microsoft applications and any additional appropriate software as it related to job responsibilities and problem solve as necessary.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 7 hours per day; 4 hours at a time. Stand for up to 4 hours per day; 2 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 20 minutes at a time. Frequently use hands and fingers. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 50 lbs. Occasionally stoop and bend. Occasionally reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. Manual dexterity for typing.
EDUCATION:
BSN required, Masters in Nursing preferred on hire. Must achieve MSN within 5 years of accepting position. Relevant teaching experience in area of specialty required. Certification preferred on hire and must attain within year one.
Current RN license in the State of New Jersey or Pennsylvania, based on work location.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in the specialty with the ability to work with others in a diplomatic manner and adapts to a changing environment with ease. Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision required.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Allentown, Pennsylvania |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Website | slhn.org/EOE |
About Company
St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.
The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:
- More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
- 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
- Various outpatient testing and service facilities
- Home health
- Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
- Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
- Other related organizations
- 57,500+ annual admissions
- 195,000 annual emergency room visits
- 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
- 8,600+ employees
- More than 1,350 volunteers
Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:
- Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
- Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
- Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
- Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
- Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
- Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
- Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
- Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation
St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:
Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.
Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.
Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.
Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.
Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.
The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
Skills
- Acute Careunmatched
- Clinical Medicineunmatched
- Critical Careunmatched
- Emergency Medicineunmatched
- Epic Systemsunmatched
- Fellowshipunmatched
- Healthcareunmatched
- Healthcare Providersunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Low Frequency (LF)unmatched
- Material Movingunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
- Network Programmingunmatched
- Nursingunmatched
- Onboardingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Policy Developmentunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Procedure Developmentunmatched
- Project Trackingunmatched
- Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
- Risk Analysisunmatched
- Seminarsunmatched
- Simulationunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Training Program Developmentunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
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