RN Clinical Instructor

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Instructor role supports the Clinical Educator and Executive Director of Quality and Compliance while developing and implementing the elements of a comprehensive staff and patient education program for clinical & non-clinical departments within the WhidbeyHealth System. The Clinical Instructor will have demonstrated ability to perform educational needs assessment, develop competency-based curricula, develop instructional content using a variety of instructional modalities, instruct and / or coordinate programs and evaluates their application in the clinical setting. In collaboration with department leaders the Clinical Instructor will develop and implement the annual organizational compliance education calendar, the preceptor and orientation programs and will support the Colleges and Programs that place students in the facility for clinical education. The Clinical Instructor will collaborate in the development of educational information for patients and staff.  The Clinical Instructor will have to have the following skills: be self-motivated, detail oriented, time management skills, critical thinking skills, organizational skills, problem solving, empathy, adaptability, and team approach with all customers.

 
PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS includes the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Maintains knowledge of clinical policies and procedures.
• Attends seminars/education opportunities to enhance leadership and teaching skills.
• Serves on task, project and planning groups as requested.
• Participate annually in fire, safety, hazardous materials, trauma, and infection control reviews.
• Demonstrates commitment to organizational goals. 
• Maintains awareness of cost containment principles in the use of services and supplies.
• Organizes, coordinates, and supervises activities of clinical educational programs and continuing education.
• Evaluates or assists in evaluating the effectiveness of organizational clinical & non-clinical educational programs as to planning, content, methods, records, reports, and facilities used.
• Recommends books and current periodicals as resources for clinical & non-clinical staff and secures and maintains instructional reference materials.
• Disseminates information regarding new technologies, patient care standards, policies and procedures as needed by clinical staff.
• Responsible for preparing an educational calendar.
• Acts as a resource person to assist in identifying problems and steps to problem-solving using the resources available.
• Conducts/assists clinical & non-clinical staff in determining needs, planning in-service, or revising previous programs.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, is responsible for keeping accurate educational attendance   records within the organization and has a process for keeping records for educational offerings outside of the organization.
• Demonstrates and enforces Washington State Health Division, along with organizational and patient care policies, procedures and standards.
• Interprets the organizational structure of the hospital and clinics to personnel.
• Effectively communicates interdepartmental information/problems through appropriate leaders.
• CNA/NAC Program instructor.
• MA-R program instructor.
• Other duties as assigned in assisting Quality and other departments with regulatory requirements.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Masters degree in nursing or equivalent combination of bachelor’s degree in nursing and minimum one to two years relatable experience. 

Training and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years full-time post-licensure clinical experience in an acute setting.
• One (1) year prior experience at the unit-based charge nurse level or department level nursing preferred.  
• Candidate capable of becoming a credentialed Instructor for TNCC, ENPC, BLS, PALS, ACLS & NRP.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations                                                                            

• Active WA State RN License or Active Multistate License (MSL)
• MSL Requirements:
  • Approved 6-Hour Suicide Prevention Training Course Completion
  • Screenshot of submitted demographic data using the Washington State Multistate Nurse Demographic Data Survey.
• BLS required at hire.
• ACLS required to be obtained within 90 days from hire date.
• TNCC and PALS are required to be obtained within one year from hire date.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in the care of the hospitalized adult, nursing standards, evidence-based practice, collaboration, consultation, education, mentoring, and change leadership. Specialized knowledge and skills are used within three major areas of focus: patient/family, nurses and nursing practice, and organization. The Clinical Instructor coordinates and supports the care of complex patients, develops clinical activities/projects and is accountable for collaborating with members of the healthcare team to design, implement, and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies. The Clinical Instructor is responsible for maintaining current professional knowledge and competencies and contributing to the advancement of the practice of nursing.