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BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Program Manager:                             FSLA: Exempt

                    Care of Patients at Risk for/With Pressure Ulcers

GRADE: 309A                                                     JOB CODE:

REPORTS TO: Director: Clinical Teaching                         DATE: Nov, 2009

      & Evidence-Based Practice

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Program Manager for Pressure Ulcer Prevention & Management provides clinical, educational and programmatic leadership in the care of the hospitalized adult at risk for/with pressure ulcers `and in the development of clinical knowledge and practice expertise among nursing staff in this focused area of clinical practice. In collaboration with nurse leaders, clinical nursing experts and members of other clinical disciplines, he/she assures that educational initiatives and programmatic structures are designed and function to develop and strengthen the clinical knowledge and practice skills of nurses whose practice is at various stages along the beginner to expert continuum. He/she  participates in the selection and evaluation of the clinical knowledge/practice development of “unit-based nurse champions” participating in pressure ulcer taskforce. He/she is also responsible for hiring, training supervising and evaluating additional program staff associated with the initiative to fulfill program goals. As a leader in the department of Nursing, the program manager works to achieve the stated goals and objectives of the department.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A.      Clinical knowledge & practice development

1.      Using adult learning principles and scientific evidence that informs strategies for developing nursing knowledge & practice, creates and implements educational initiatives that enhances the practice expertise of nurses in all levels of practice.

2.      Assess and evaluates the clinical needs of adult patients and the learning needs of nursing staff.

3.      Collaborates with WOCN’s  and other clinical leaders and staff in the development of intra-interdisciplinary evidenced-based clinical guidelines that support practice delivery, quality and cost outcomes for individual patients and populations of patients.

4.      Assures that educational programs are evaluated for quality and effectiveness and that outcome data continuously informs the refinement of programs on a regular basis.

B.       Clinical Consultation

1.      Content expert – provides consultee-centered consultation with a primary goal of assessing nurse’s learning needs and confidence in managing clinical situation.

2.      Possesses clinical knowledge and judgment to assist nurses in planning care and evaluating outcomes for complex patient problems.

3.      Role models expert clinical care, creative problem-solving and effective   communication and teamwork behavior.

C.      Program leadership/management

1.      Collaborates with nurse leaders, nurse experts and clinical staff to develop goals, objectives and program design for the pressure ulcer prevention and management program.

i.      To prioritize areas of focus and attention.

ii.     To evaluate efficacy, cost and patient response of relevant clinical products and technologies

2.      Collaborate with quality program manager regarding quality improvement reliability and statistical process control theory, PDSA methodology, program evaluation and data analysis/display pertinent to this program.

3.      Incorporates relevant hospital metrics and benchmarking data into program design and utilization of resources.

4.      Utilizes principles and processes of planned change to improve systems, process and care practices.

5.      Identifies staff for program implementation and has authority to hire, train, supervise and evaluate clinical staff associated with this program.

D.      Scholarly Inquiry

1.      Seeks opportunities to add to the knowledge of the discipline by disseminating work related to nursing practice development and programmatic outcomes in scholarly journals and at professional meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      A Master’s Degree in Nursing from accredited college or university.

2.      Current license to practice professional nursing in State of Massachusetts.

3.      Demonstrated expertise in the care of adults at risk for/with pressure ulcers and other immobility related clinical phenomena.

4.      Experience in creating and implementing educational programs for clinical staff.

5.      Project management experience and demonstrated success with organizational change strongly preferred.

6.      Ability to teach, coach and mentor staff.

7.      Demonstrated skill in working collaboratively with clinical and leadership staff and building and managing intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary partnerships.


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Massachusetts General Hospital

Staff Nurse

Boston, Massachusetts - Massachusetts General Hospital

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Wound Ostomy nurse for Massachusetts General Hospital inpatient and outpatient settings. Caring for ostomy patients through the continuum of care by marking pre-operatively, seeing while inpatient, and then following ongoing at Stoma Clinic. Complex abdomen and fistula patients seen inpatient as well as outpatient setting with attending surgeons and in surgical clinic. Many types of wound patients seen in surgical clinic for development of a plan of care, sharp debridement and coordination of multi discipline care.

Professional Development:

·         Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practices.

·         Adheres to Department of Nursing requirements for required training.

·         Identifies specific learning needs and goals and develops a plan to meet them.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Current licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

·         Bachelor of Science.

·         Competent phlebotomy skills.

·         CPR Training.

·         Maintain competent level of clinical knowledge through ongoing education at approved CME classes.

·         Is knowledgeable and compliant in all hospital, State and Federal regulatory requirements, including hospital policy and procedures (where applicable to the performance of the job), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

How to Apply:
Please apply online at:
www.mghcareers.org and search using Job ID 2193985

 

 





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