Clinical Educator - Inservice Education

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits

The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

About the role

Under the guidance of the Market Education Director, the Nursing Educator collaborates with facility/market nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. The educator acts as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff at Tenet Healthcare. The Nursing Educator implements a comprehensive education program for assigned units while following and contributing to Tenet educational goals and vision. Educational programs typically include orientation, continuing education, and in-services. Other services may include process, performance, and service-delivery consultation and contributions to the organization through councils, committees, and workgroups.

Responsibilities

• Implements Tenet comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation, ongoing competency, and professional development needs of the nursing staff, with specific focus for assigned units/clinics, supporting the Tenet model of professional nursing practice.
• Ensures all program/course revisions meet the Department of Nursing and regulatory expectations and standards.
• Adheres to national education practice standards and stays abreast of current research into nursing education practice. Programs are executed and revised based on adult learning principles, organizational, and learning theory consistent with Tenet endorsed philosophy and direction.
• Supports the educational needs for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences, and learning technologies.
• Participates in continuing education provider unit learning. Evaluates nursing education activities which qualify for continuing education credit.
• Participates in activities to keep abreast of changes to market/facility policies/procedures of the provider unit and the expectations of the educator role.
• Participates in quality performance improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education or related specialty
  • License/Certification: Current State Licenses & Certifications
• Preferred:
  • Experience: 2 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting

About the organization

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center.

The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety, and service excellence.