What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Educator position at Springhill Medical Center?
The Clinical Educator is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that support nursing competency, professional development, and evidence-based practice. This role ensures nursing staff maintain required clinical competencies, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care standards across the hospital, including both high-acuity and medical-surgical care environments such as the Emergency Department and inpatient Med-Surg units.
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Pre-Employment Requirements:
We are a drug free facility. Passing a pre-employment drug screening is required.
Job Qualifications:
Requirements:
Current Nursing License with the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
Three to five years of experience working as a registered nurse (RN).
Minimum of 3-5 years of acute care nursing experience, including Emergency Department and/or Medical-Surgical experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and clinical education methodologies.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Nursing, Education, or related field.
Prior experience as a Clinical Educator, Preceptor, or Charge Nurse in Emergency Department and/or Medical-Surgical units.
Relevant certifications such as CEN, CMSRN, TNCC, ACLS, PALS, or equivalent.
Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC).
Skills and Competencies:
Strong clinical knowledge and teaching ability.
Ability to educate nursing staff across diverse clinical environments, including Emergency and Medical-Surgical units.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to assess learning needs and evaluate educational outcomes.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams.
Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and Microsoft Office.
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required RN LICENSE