About Akron Children's HospitalAkron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at .OUR PROMISESTo treat every child as we would our ownTo treat others as they would like to be treatedTo turn no child away for any reasonWe are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.Part Time24 Hours/WeekMonday/Wednesday/Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmOnsite, 3 days/weekOn-call Triage Rotation requiredSummary:Coordinates staff development and educational needs of patient care nursing staff, patients, and families. This is an advanced level position in education, which is performed under minimal supervision. Assignments may be characterized as those requiring collaboration to address staff educational needs within a specialty practice area and/or service. Serves in a lead capacity over others as it relates to special projects or subject matter expertise. Work may be performed collaboratively for multiple disciplines across the continuum of care and for a specific patient population or service area.Responsibilities:Acts as resource and role model in use of evidence-based practice. Leads unit/service based clinical practice groups.Assists in orientation and placement of nursing students in clinical units. Serves as resource to faculty.Assists nursing staff in design and implementation of clinical nursing research/performance improvement projects.Assists nursing units with preceptor responsibilities to ensure that all new staff are oriented and meet competency expectations.Conducts learning needs assessments to plan staff educational programs.Coordinates orientation, staff development and continuing education for nursing staff.Develops evidence-based standards of care, comprehensive nursing plans, clinical pathways for patients and families and facilitates implementation of same.Develops, implements, and evaluates educational materials, self-instructional programs, teaching protocols, and e-learning programs for nursing staff.In conjunction with other subject matter experts, develops and evaluates patient family education materials.Serves as a clinical resource and role model, provides clinical supervision to staff in developing clinical knowledge, skills and abilities.Other information:Technical Expertise:Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.Experience in healthcare is preferred.Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Epic experience preferred.Education and Experience:Master's degree required.Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio.Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.Valid OH Driver's License.Three (3) years of experience in tertiary care with two (2) years clinical experience in the assigned specialty.Part TimeFTE: 0.600000