Clinical Educator - RN

Position:  Clinical Educator

Department:   Education

Reports To:   Director of Infection Prevention/Patient Safety/Employee Health

Direct Reports:  None         

FLSA Classification:  Non-exempt

Position Summary

The Clinical Educator assists clinical staff in professional growth through just-in-time training, formal education, and self-study. This position provides the clinical staff with evidence-based knowledge and training. The Clinical Educator also provides support and participates in the preceptorship of newly-employed licensed nursing staff and clinical staff identified with a learning/training need.

General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Works with department staff and leadership across the organization to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes and promote exceptional care.
• Creates a positive learning atmosphere for all students/employees.
• Participates in the new employee orientation and onboarding process.
• Collaborates with others to promote best care practices by providing needed or mandated education.
• Supports organization-wide clinical training development and rollout. 
• Educates and ensures understanding of the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Coordinates student clinical rotations, schedules student orientations, and mentors students in the field of health careers as needed.
• Collaborates with department managers to implement annual competency skills checks for all clinical departments as required to meet the need of the patient and regulatory bodies.
• Directs, prepares, organizes and carries out education offerings which include orientation, skill and competency training and continuing education programs for clinical employees.
• Oversees CPR program and maintains all required CPR certifications for clinical employees.
• Trains, supports, and follows clinical employees to ensure positive and productive onboarding.
• Researches, prepares, and conducts in-service opportunities for staff on a regular basis on identified educational and training needs.
• Coordinates annual staff educational needs assessment in collaboration with department leaders and utilizes feedback to create and execute annual education plan in alignment with regulating body requirements.
• Coordinates clinical affiliation agreements with appropriate institutions for clinical student rotations; orients clinical students as appropriate.  
• Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Current RN Professional Licensure required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Certification/Licensure Requirements

• BLS required, BLS instructor within 2 years of hire
• ACLS instructor within 2 years of hire preferred
• PALS instructor within 3 years of hire preferred
• CPI instructor within 2 years of hire preferred

Experience Requirements

• Registered Nurse minimum 3 years preferred
• Clinical training experience preferred

Computer Skills

Additional Skills

• Ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Must be well-organized, detail oriented and motivated to provide excellent service
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to communicate and work with various personalities, styles and levels of management
• Excellent written and verbal communication, professionalism and ability to articulate well with various levels.