Clinical Nurse (RN) Educator

Clinical Nurse (RN) Educator 

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Clinical Educator is responsible for the clinical training and assessment of clinical skill competencies of the medical support staff throughout the organization. This position also works along with Medical Leadership to provide educational opportunities to support staff and assist in performance management and improvement as needed. The Clinical Educator reports to a Director of Clinical Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: 

1. Illinois Nurse Practice Act and Nursing Code of Ethics
2. Nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation process 
3. The healthcare environment as it relates to the patient care delivery system 
4. Research databases to remain current on best practices and updates in patient care
5. Familiarization with the Illinois Medical Practice Act
6. Available community resources
7. Age-specific care
8. Culturally sensitive care
9. Crusader Community Health resources

Ability to: 

• Comprehend and interpret nursing research 
• Communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Maintain professionalism in stressful situations
• Manage time effectively 
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality and implement change initiatives
• Use independent professional judgment
• Follow Crusader policies and guidelines
• Support organizational goals, mission, and values
• Travel between locations
• Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Work independently with minimum/no supervision  
• Write reports and routine business correspondence
• Maintain confidentiality of records as well as strategic organizational initiatives 
• Deal tactfully, professionally, respectfully, and courteously with others, regardless of their status or position
• Accept responsibility for your own actions
• Follow through on commitments
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Conserve organizational resources by being cost conscious  
• Manage detailed projects
• Train clinical personnel

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: 

Education: 

• Associates’ Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Graduate of an approved school of Registered Professional Nursing
• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nursing license
• Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association 

Experience:

• Ambulatory care, hospital, or public health required, strong adult-health, medical/surgical, pediatric, and/or women’s health preferred  
• Utilization of an electronic medical record required
• One-two years of management/leadership in direct patient care preferred
• Previous education of medical practices preferred

Technical Knowledge:

• Software: Electronic Medical Record experience, familiarity with eClinical Works (eCW) preferred, proficiency in computer software applications Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Learning management system,  i2i experience preferred
• Equipment: PC, email, facsimile machine, computerized voice mail system, common office machines, video equipment, and multi-line telephone system

Crusader Community Health serves the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need.  CCH provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness Coverage.  Employees enjoy company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, paid Holidays, Personal Days, accrued Paid Time Off hours (PTO)- 18 days in the first year, and continuing medical education time and financial reimbursement.  Additionally, employees may enroll in the CCH 403(b) Retirement Plan, with employer match after one year of service.

To review the complete job description, please visit Crusader Community Health's website.

Crusader Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, family responsibilities, reproductive health rights, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.