Nurse Residency Clinical Site Coordinator/ED Educator

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

CHI St Alexius Health - Bismarck, ND

Emergency Department

Dual Exempt Role of ED Clinical Nurse Educator and Nurse Residency Site Coordinator

Clinical Educator

• Assesses, researches, coordinates/facilitates, implements, and evaluates educational and professional development programs, services and systems as established by CHI Health nursing division and/or campus leadership. 
• Acts as role model, clinical nursing expert, change agent, mentor, and leader to the campus and CHI Health nursing division. 
• Serves as a consultant for organizational, divisional, and system initiatives and program development as related to nursing practice. 
• Actively seeks out evidence based practice and findings and applies to clinical excellence and education. 
• Provides clinical expertise and leadership to quality improvement initiatives. 
• Coordinates and facilitates nursing transitions to practice and ongoing professional development through support of central onboarding, clinical orientation, nurse residency, fellowships, competency assessment, and preceptor and mentor programs. 
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of educational tools and resources, integrating adult learning theories, organizational development principles and system approach. 
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Nurse Residency Site Coordinator

• In collaboration with the Nurse Residency Supervisor, maintains program standards, structure, curriculum, policy and processes that support resident progression, program sustainability and nurse retention. 
• In collaboration with the Nurse Residency Supervisor, responsible for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of program standards, structure, curriculum, policy and processes for the program
• Facilitates Nurse Residency Program classes as outlined by the Nurse Residency Supervisor and Clinical Nurse Educators.
• Implements standards for measurable, realistic program outcomes with timelines and accountabilities for the Nurse Residency Program.
• Partners with site leadership to ensure processes and structures are deployed consistently to guarantee expectations for performance are established and accountability is maintained.
• Develops and supports site faculty, subject matter experts, residents and local leadership.
• Ensures principles of CommonSpirit Health’s mission, nursing vision, values, DEIB, PEX, and professional development are delivered within the Nurse Residency Program.
• Ensures that ongoing assessments of resident and preceptor’s knowledge, skills, and practice gaps are performed.
• Ensures a consistent, principle-driven brand for the Nurse Residency Program at the site level.
• Transfers acquired knowledge to site leaders and supports the achievement of Nurse Residency Program outcomes.
• Supports the organizational strategic vision for National Nurse Residency.
• Collaborates with the Nurse Residency Supervisor and other system nurse residency leaders to align the program to clinical education and professional development initiatives, advanced practice fellowships, and other system initiatives.
• Champion high quality nursing practice and promote interprofessional collaboration.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Clinical Educator

• BSN required. Master’s Degree in Nursing or completion of MSN program within 5 years of start date.
• Active RN licensure in the state of North Dakota, or multi-state compact license. 
• American Heart Association BLS required upon hire.
• Nursing education experience demonstrating progressive experience in the development and implementation of clinical education programs.
• Minimum three years relevant nursing experience.

Nurse Residency Site Coordinator

• BSN required.
  Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in the acute care setting.
• Current license as RN in North Dakota or multi-state compact license.
  American Heart Association BLS required upon hire.