Clinical Educator - Critical Care - RN (full-time)

General Summary

Provides staff/professional development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent and leader. Supports the development of bedside nursing staff and fosters empowerment through knowledge and delivery of evidence-based nursing practices and care.

Responsibilities

• Participates and collaborates in the annual development of an education/learning needs assessment for the department of nursing.
• Conducts learning needs assessment using a variety of strategic tools.
• Provides educational programs and curricula for nursing staff as identified from education/learning needs assessment. Programs/curricula may be unit-based education or department of nursing-based education.
• Tracks measurable outcomes related to improved patient outcomes as a result of knowledge gained from education.
• Affords assistance in the development, implementation, and validation of department of nursing competencies for varied roles: RN’s, NA’s, technicians, and unit secretary’s as applicable for each department.
• Affords assistance with house wide or department of nursing orientation of new equipment, updates to Joint Commission, National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) requirements and other topics as necessary.
• Teaches content as needed/or assigned within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation, staff development, and/or safe clinical practice.
• Affords assistance to nursing staff in developing and designing programs of study specific to the patient population served.
• Makes routine visits with preceptors and orientees on a regular basis to monitor orientation progress and assist in setting goals for orientee in collaboration with unit-based preceptor and nurse manager.
• Verifies orientation content is appropriate for achieving role independence.
• Affords assistance as a liaison between the new employee and hospital to facilitate the socialization process into the new unit and work culture.
• Routinely meets with Nurse Managers to identify staff or unit educational needs. Develops/revises educational plan(s) accordingly to assure ongoing competency and validation of professional nursing practice.
• Supports direct care delivery and consultations as needed and/or as requested by unit managers.
• Affords assistance in tracking staff education requirements and facilitates/mentors staff in meeting unit and department of nursing requirements.
• Promotes evidence-based practice and nursing research and actively seeks opportunities for staff to participate in these activities on the unit/department/system.
• Affords assistance and support for specialty certification of staff, and provides education as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree Required. Masters Degree Preferred.
• Work Experience: 3 years in acute care setting or area of specialty. Previous teaching experience; teaching and learning strategies, learning styles, curriculum and design.
• Licenses: Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required. Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required. Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required.
• Courses and Training: Professional nursing certification in area of clinical specialty/professional development/nursing education. Upon Hire Preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. Substantial computer literacy and data file management skills. Knowledge of regulatory standards, both national and state. Demonstrated experience in preparing for and handling state and federal surveys would be an advantage.