Clinical Educator

Develops in-service programs in response to clinical needs and teaches staff according to current accepted standards care/practice as well as Good Shepherd policy.

Evaluates educational programs on content, technique, and instructional material

Develops and implements orientation plan for new associates providing on the job supervised education as well as classroom instruction appropriate to assessed competency

Coordinates the completion of mandatory in-service education according to state and federal regulation as well as Good Shepherd policy

Plans, develops, and conducts orientation, preceptor and mentoring programs for employees

Supervises the maintenance of in-service educational records

Maintains a system to monitor compliance with attendance and competency achievement for associates which includes feedback to both staff and department heads

Collaborates with clinical management teams to identify specific clinical education needs

Participates in developing Best Practice Standards to assure patient safety and quality of care

Works collaboratively to develop and implement QAPI programs

Contributes to the development and revision of policies and procedures

Oversees educational and documentation programs and software

Develops and implements learning needs assessments to prioritize education offerings

Participates as an active member of the Nursing Management Team

Completes rounding on nursing units in and effort to review clinical skills and monitor care delivery

Participates in setting Best Practice standards to assure quality of care

Maintains all aspects of HIPAA requirements

Acts as a preceptor for new and current associates and students

Reviews new educational and documentation programs and software

Creates and develops course offerings unique to the Good Shepherd patient/resident population

Shares knowledge and skills with staff regarding best practice

Attends educational workshops, reviews professional publications, establishes personal networks, and participates in professional societies.

Supports clinical practices that adhere to the organization’s philosophy, goal, standards of care, and required governing regulations

Contributes to the development and/or revision of policy that supports evidence-based practice, federal regulations as well as standards of care.

Promotes Good Shepherd by promoting the positive reputation of Good Shepherd.

Responds to change in a consistent and positive manner.

.25 of total fte hours will be allocated to productive time that calculates in the nursing hours per patient day. Productive hours may include but are not limited to participating in direct patient care, medication administration, and patient education. Orientation, acting in a Preceptor capacity, is considered in staffing calculations and will therefore also contribute to productive hours.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Master's Degree preferred

• 2-4 years of demonstrated clinical and teaching experience preferred

• Registered Nurse license required
• Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
• ACLS certification required
• Advanced nursing certification or completion within 2 years required
• CPR Trainer certification required