Nurse Navigator Pediatric Literacy
Location
Marietta, GA | United States
Job description
Overview The Pediatric Literacy Nurse Navigator reports to Program Manager and is responsible for the ongoing implementation of Small TALK principles and contributing to the continuous improvement of the initiative throughout Pediatric and OBGYN offices affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Hospital and babies within KH. The Nurse Navigator is the lead trainer and implementation manager of the Small TALK program across Pediatric, OBGYN, and Mother Baby services - NICU hospital & outpatient offices. This role will work with the Small TALK team, appropriate KH, WMG Pediatric and OBGYN team members to ensure successful launch, implementation, and growth of the Small TALK program. This role will work closely with the training and education team as well as closely with individual office and hospital care teams to educate and train select team members on the Small TALK program. The Nurse Navigator's sole responsibility is the onsite and virtual training, support and implementation of this program and therefore is expected to become a subject matter expert on Small TALK, be able to model, train, assist with questions and challenges of program implementation. The Nurse Navigator will also work closely in collaboration with the Literacy and Justice for All (LJFA) coalition with any necessary program updates or changes.
This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours at Kennestone Hospital.
Responsibilities Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions
- Introduces and models Small TALK program with staff
* Models effective strategies to educate and coach patient/family to enhance their skills in supporting their child's early language development.
* Maintains a professional and patient-centered demeanor. - Leads training and implementation of Small TALK program amongst designated departments and team members
* Promotes Small TALK throughout the organization
* Define staffing and collaboration plan to identify role, responsibilities, and department collaborative leads
* Encourages and motivates engagement of all team members in the ecosystem and appropriate use of Small TALK resources
* Functions independently and demonstrates leadership in decision-making, communication, and problem-solving techniques to resolve patient/family and staff questions/concerns
* Conducts staff training and coaching using adult learning principles in groups and one-on-one in virtual and face-to-face settings
* Performs other duties as assigned - Collaborates with Small TALK team and Coalition on Program Optimization
* Participates actively in program development and continuous quality improvement
* Works collaboratively and proactively with internal and external team members
* Participate in standing meetings and development planning sessions, as needed to support growth and success of the Small TALK program
Required for All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Qualifications Required Minimum Education
- Bachelor's Degree BSN from an accredited school of nursing Required
Required Minimum Experience
- Minimum 3 years or more of pediatric and/or maternal RN experience in an acute, physician or community clinic setting. Required and
- Interest and/or experience in parent/caregiver education. Required and
- Interest in early language development from prenatal to 8 years of age. Required and
- Public health nursing experience and/or Masters of Public Health. Preferred and
- Clinical supervision experience. Preferred and
- Teaching/coaching experience with professional and support staff and/or parents/families in groups and one on one. Preferred and
- Clinical/social/public research experience, including data collection, analysis and reporting. Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
- proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, MS teams and other virtual meeting platforms, and learning management systems.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
- Reg Nurse (Single State) Required
- RN - Multi-state Compact Required
- Basic Life Support Required
- BLS - Instructor Required
- BLS - Provisional Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
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