What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-Clinical Educator position at Insight Hospital and Medical Center?
General Summary
The nurse educator is responsible for planning, coordinating, evaluating and revising the centralized orientation and other education programs for staff in Patient Care Services. In addition, the nurse educator serves as a liaison with education institutions using Mercy Hospital and Medical Center as a student educational site.
These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center and the attributes of Careful Nursing. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.
Description
Duties and Responsibilities
50% of Time Spent
Plans and conducts a variety of in-service orientation and educational programs to meet the needs of Patient Care Services staff at all levels.
Keeps abreast of new developments in training techniques, methods and programs for possible application in nursing education programs.
10% of Time Spent
Coordinates clinical experiences for undergraduate/graduate nursing students and maintains course files.
5% of Time Spent
Serves as hospital liaison to CPR Community Training Center, maintaining staff records and submitting quarterly reports.
5% of Time Spent
Serves on hospital-wide committees as educational consultant as appropriate.
5% of Time Spent
Additional Duties And Responsibilities
Total % of Time Spent 100%
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Current RN License in the State of Illinois required
Bachelor's degree required
Experience
Master's degree Preferred.
Adult Education Experience Preferred
5 years direct patient care experience demonstrating clinical expertise in area of interest
Current CPR certification required
Abilities:
Ability to respond quickly to changes in nursing policies requiring adaptation of orientation program’
Benefits:
Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!
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Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of functions, tasks, duties, responsibilities and requirements of employees so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Insight Hospital and Medical Center.
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The nurse educator is responsible for planning, coordinating, evaluating and revising the centralized orientation and other education programs for staff in Patient Care Services. In addition, the nurse educator serves as a liaison with education institutions using Mercy Hospital and Medical Center as a student educational site.
These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center and the attributes of Careful Nursing. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.
Description
Duties and Responsibilities
50% of Time Spent
Plans and conducts a variety of in-service orientation and educational programs to meet the needs of Patient Care Services staff at all levels.
- Evaluates and revises centralized programs and orientation programs as required to maintain current content and congruency with the patient care model.
- Assesses educational needs of staff throughout Patient Care Services and develops plans for learning experiences appropriate for meeting recognized needs.
- Plans and prepares curriculum content and course outlines in conformance with program objectives and accreditation standards.
- Modifies and updates existing educational programs and/or patient education materials or recommends modifications as appropriate
- Assists Patient Care Directors in the planning and teaching of nursing skills and procedures particular to a specific patient population
- Serves as a resource person to the Patient Care Directors and nursing staff regarding educational activities and new nursing techniques.
- 15% of Time Spent
- Requisitions supplies and equipment to support class instruction
- Selects and organizes teaching aides to include films, slides, charts, anatomical models, and nursing supplies and equipment.
- Maintains required departmental records, reports and statistics as appropriate.
- Ensures that the classroom serves as an appropriate learning environment
Keeps abreast of new developments in training techniques, methods and programs for possible application in nursing education programs.
10% of Time Spent
Coordinates clinical experiences for undergraduate/graduate nursing students and maintains course files.
5% of Time Spent
Serves as hospital liaison to CPR Community Training Center, maintaining staff records and submitting quarterly reports.
5% of Time Spent
Serves on hospital-wide committees as educational consultant as appropriate.
5% of Time Spent
Additional Duties And Responsibilities
- Ensures that care is provided for all patients incorporating the attributes of Careful Nursing.
- Trustworthy collaboration
- Health education
- Perfect skill in fostering safety and comfort
- Participatory – authoritative management
Total % of Time Spent 100%
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Current RN License in the State of Illinois required
Bachelor's degree required
Experience
Master's degree Preferred.
Adult Education Experience Preferred
5 years direct patient care experience demonstrating clinical expertise in area of interest
Current CPR certification required
Abilities:
Ability to respond quickly to changes in nursing policies requiring adaptation of orientation program’
Benefits:
- Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
- Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
- Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
- Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment
Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!
____________________________________________________________________________
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of functions, tasks, duties, responsibilities and requirements of employees so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Insight Hospital and Medical Center.
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