• Job Description

  Req#: 4647798
  Under direction, to provide a comprehensive staff development program for clinical staff based on learning needs of clinical personnel.
  
  The Staff Developer position, part of the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Cancer and Infusion Services Team, develops and supports standardization of program components and educational activities across outpatient specialty clinics. Positions in this class function as staff educators. They are often called upon to consult with staff on their area of specialty. The Staff Developer serves as an expert clinical nurse who utilizes specialized knowledge, skill and competency in facilitating the development of clinical staff in the identified specialty.
  
  Candidates must possess in-depth knowledge and recent working experience in cancer services.
  
  Candidates with IV management skills and certification in chemotherapy administration preferred.
  
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  • Serves as a clinical resource and role model;
    
  • Develops and participates in orientation programs for new employees;
    
  • Plans and establishes a comprehensive competency program;
    
  • Participates in the planning and teaching of educational programs necessary for hospital accreditation or other regulatory requirements;
    
  • Participates on nursing, health- and hospital-wide committees;
    
  • Provides support and direction to the Clinical Partners participating in the Orientation Program;
    
  • Works cooperatively with staff and managers to determine educational needs of the employees;
    
  • Provides regulatory agency mandated inservices to staff on a yearly basis and participates in the provision of these inservices to the entire SCVHHS community;
    
  • Assists in developing yearly goals and objectives for the Staff-Development Program;
    
  • Works with management to plan and achieve goals and objectives for each unit;
    
  • Participates in Quality Improvement activities to evaluate services;
    
  • Maintains knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act and legal aspects of nursing;
    
  • Participates in research projects as assigned;
    
  • Evaluates and disseminates pertinent research findings;
    
  • Assists staff members in understanding and utilizing research finding in their practice;
    
  • Pursues continuing education to expand knowledge and expertise.
  Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in California and sufficient education and experience which demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above.
  
  Experience Note: A qualified applicant would typically have at least three years experience in the identified nursing specialty, evidence of expertise and competency in the identified nursing specialty, and additional experience as an educator/staff developer.
  
  Typically would have a BSN from a four-year college or university. Master's degree in nursing preferred. Nationally recognized certification in identified nursing specialty and/or Staff Development preferred.

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