• Assesses education, professional development and competency needs through analysis of quality reports and incidents reports, HR reports, direct observation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. 
• Identifies trends and conducts gap analysis between current and desired outcomes and performance. 
• Establishes goals and objectives for developmental programs and activities to address identified needs. 
• Designs, implements, and facilitates formal and informal programs/strategies using adult learning theory and incorporating available evidence established through research to address identified needs. 
• Evaluates effectiveness of education, professional development, or process change interventions. 
• Provides contact expertise and facilitates clinical policies and procedures development education, implementation into practice. 
• Coordinates and facilitates complex education and professional development programs. 
• Assists client base with accreditation preparation. 
• Conducts program costs, benefits and outcomes analysis. 
• Facilitates analysis of clinical data, human resource reports or other cultural issues and identifies strategies for resolution including training or other interventions. 
• Plans and coordinates implementation of new technology, clinical practice models and other large scale initiatives. 
• Leads organizational strategic initiatives to insure compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies. 
• Facilitates alignment with partners and academic institutions. 
• Integrates interdepartmental/interdisciplinary initiatives across campuses or system 
• Facilitates the interface between processes, programs or initiatives to ensure organizational needs are met. 
• Leads process and practice changes to incorporate the latest evidence established through nursing research findings. 
• Provides consultation and mentorship to clinical care providers throughout the organization for research projects and implementation of evidence based practice.

III. Accountability:

Reports to the Director of Nursing Education and Research. The Clinical Consultant will mentor others in area of expertise.

Neuroscience department: Reports directly to the Director of Neuroscience Institute and works closely with the Neuroscience RN Coordinators and Medical Directors for both the Stroke Program and the Neuromuscular Program.

IV. Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing or other allied health program and current Oklahoma State Registration or license in nursing or other health related field required.
• Bachelors degree in nursing, allied health or related field required. 
• Masters degree in nursing, allied health, or related field preferred 
• Minimum of three years of recent clinical practice, demonstration of progressive teaching experience required 
• Three years of professional development, consultation, or leadership experience preferred. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft office including power point, excel, publisher; Statistical software such as SAS; and database software such as access required. 
• Excellent oral presentation and professional writing skills required.

V. Required Physical Demands:

Strength (Lift, Carry, Push, Pull):
Sedentary (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally)

Standing/Walking:
Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time

Keyboard/Dexterity:
Frequently; activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Talking (Must effectively communicate verbally): Yes
Seeing: Yes
Hearing: Yes
Color Acuity: No


VI. Environmental Conditions:

Level: Medium
Possible exposure to infectious blood and body fluids, sharps, hazardous radiation and chemicals, inhalation of gas, electrical shock an back injury while teaching in patient care areas and in office or conference center. Also may be exposed to communicable diseases while in patient care areas. May be required to work extended hours, on off shifts and weekends.