What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Educator position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network?
JOB SUMMARY
To ensure that clinical staff has the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high quality, competent, and safe care to residents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
ASSURES LEARNING NEEDS OF CLINICAL ASSOCIATES
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
SERVES AS ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING ROLE MODEL / ENSURES NURSING OPERATION
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
MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
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.
COMPLIES WITH HOSPITAL AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT
Promotes Good Shepherd by promoting the positive reputation of Good Shepherd.
Responds to change in a consistent and positive manner.
PRODUCTIVE TIME
.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.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
Master's Degree preferred
Work Experience
2-4 years of demonstrated clinical and teaching experience preferred
Licenses / Certifications
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
Hourly Wage Estimation for Clinical Educator in Allentown, PA
$42.00 to $53.00
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