What are the responsibilities and job description for the CareFlight Program Educator - RN position at Miami Valley Hospital?
Position: CareFlight Program Educator - RN
Department: CareFlight Air & Mobile Services
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital
Shift: Part-time Days 7:00am-7:30pm/ 48 Hours Per Pay
General Summary/Responsibilities:
The CareFlight Program Educator is a CareFlight clinical provider with professional development practice judgement and expertise who influences professional role competence and growth of learners in a variety of settings with a desired outcome of improved population health. This individual will support the program by coordinating professional development needs in collaboration with the Program Nurse Manager and leadership team, system Nursing Professional Development Specialists, System Nurse Manager for Clinical Education, and the Learning Institute. The roles of the Program Educator include:
Learning Facilitator, Change Agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for Inquiry, Partner for Practice Transitions, and Advocate for education specialty. In addition, the individual may provide direct patient care in accordance with the clinical role.
Responsibilities of this individual include Onboarding/Orientation, Competency Management, Education, Role Development, Collaborative Partnerships, & Inquiry.
The primary outputs of the educator practice include learning, change, and professional role competence and growth.
Through collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization and ongoing environment scanning practices, the CareFlight Program Educator is accountable for compliance with applicable regulatory and best practice standards, institutional policies, procedures and supporting the organization in strategic outcome attainment established from strategic plans.
Essential Duties & Functions:
Learning Facilitator
Creates a safe and effective learning environment through proficient use of adult learning principles, communication skills and teaching methods
Assesses for knowledge gaps, assists with the development and implementation of education/competency based on new processes, equipment, policies, regulatory requirements or learning needs assessment etc.
Collaborates with the leadership team to prioritize the learning/training needs of the unit
Assists with the development of educational programs using adult learning principles and instructional design
Serves as a clinical practice resource for staff
Teaches clinical/specialty education classes and performs skill validations at the department level
Partner for Practice Transition
Implements orientation and competency activities in consultation with NPD specialist and departmental leadership
Evaluates the effectiveness of education and orientation programs and offers input for updating, improving, and enhancing content and structure
Assists staff in transition to designated transport level
Collaborates with department leadership to identify appropriate preceptors
Partners with preceptors to provide clinical expertise and input to facilitate frequent learning/practice objectives
Coordinates and evaluates orientee clinical experiences, providing feedback to orientees, preceptors, and leadership as necessary
Change Agent
Promotes a culture of error prevention and patient safety
Collaborate with NPD Specialists as needed to recommend educational strategies for the implementation of clinical standards
Applies performance improvement processes to affect and actively transform clinical practice
Implement educational offerings to achieve successful change, improve patient outcomes, and increase employee engagement.
Evaluates the impact of improvement strategies, change effectiveness and outcomes, and collaborates with system NPD specialists and departmental leaders to implement necessary process/practice changes.
Maintains clear communication with leaders and others who are leading the change
Leader
Contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment
Possesses emotional intelligence
Implements specific clinical and behavioral competencies
Functions as an education planner for continuing education offerings
Maintains records of educational activities
Seeks opportunities to develop personal knowledge and skills
Provides and receives constructive feedback
Designs continuing education activities with input from content experts and organization leaders for a variety of professional clinical and non-clinical staff
Participates in committees as available and applicable to influence professional development strategies
Champion for inquiry
Evaluates literature and evidence-based practices to guide clinical practice and improve patient outcomes
Disseminates findings through educational programs and activities
Collaborates with Unit Council/System Councils/Quality and Research teams to identify strategies to improve unit performance and patient care goals
Participates in the development and implementation of standards of care, policies, and procedures
Mentor
Foster ongoing professional growth experiences for staff
Provides feedback, support, and professional development opportunities for preceptors at the unit level
Connects others to knowledge/resources within and external to nursing
Supports transition of nurses and paramedics across learning and practice environments
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree
Additional requirements:
Type of degree: Nursing
Area of study or major: N/A
Preferred educational qualifications: N/A
Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid Ohio RN license
- The following certifications are required at the time of hire:
- Current BLS, ACLS, ITLS or PHTLS, PALS, NRP, ATLS (audit), CAMTS approved
Specialty certification in education or professional development such as NPD certification, or specialty licensure within three years of hire
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of job related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: Two years of CareFlight clinical experience
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: N/A
Other experience requirements: N/A
Knowledge/Skills
Understands/utilizes Adult Learning theories and principles
Develops and evaluates training and education
Applies instructional design methodologies
Demonstrates effective presentation skills
Navigates basic Microsoft Office apps and computer software
Understands organizational behavior and performance improvement processes/methods
Demonstrates strong communication
Embraces teamwork and teambuilding
Functions independently
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Maternity & Paternity Leave