Transition Coordinator

WVU Medicine

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About The Position

Facilitate a smooth transition for both the new employee and unit personnel for the purpose of providing support and identifying appropriate strategies to assist new hires, as they move through the orientation period and throughout the first year of hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Three years clinical experience in nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Five years clinical experience in nursing.
• Prior experience as a preceptor.

Responsibilities

• Provides consulting services with newly hired staff to facilitate a smooth transition during the orientation process.
• Establishes and maintains positive and effective communication links to staff and directors/managers.
• Facilitates immediate and long-term problem-solving skills among nursing staff, directors/managers, and within teams.
• Is available for 1:1 consultation for newly hired nursing staff.
• Effectively brings groups of new hires together for peer support and problem solving.
• Participates in the development and delivery of education programs designed to positively impact professional development and integration of the new hire into the health care team.
• Assists in the ongoing evaluation and revision of formal orientation classes based on identified needs of new hires.
• Facilitates new hire evaluation of the orientation process, providing feedback to appropriate individuals, and integrating findings into problem solving approach.
• Develops and conducts continuing education regarding aspects of role transition.
• Integrates performance improvement model in approach to problem solving.
• Collaborates with Human Resources in the development and provision of services or programs that would attract and retain staff.
• Through both individual discussions with new hires and group meetings, identifies personal or professional services that would increase satisfaction and retention.
• Provides support and feedback for the Speaker’s Bureau as assigned (i.e. CAs, HR).
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
• Provides feedback to committees, councils, departments (i.e. R&R, HR, Advisory Councils) as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level