Clinical Educator - Perinatal Services

About the role

Tenet Healthcare 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.

Responsibilities

• Supports the educational needs for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences, and learning technologies.
• Implements Tenet comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of the nursing staff.
• 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.
• Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities.
• Delivers/coordinates other educational programs as directed (e.g., Grand Rounds, in-services, continuing education, job-specific and specialty curricula) to support competence and professional growth of Tenet nursing staff.
• Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as a role model through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring.
• Serves as a facilitator to nurse residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice.
• Participates in continuing education provider unit learning.
• Evaluates nursing education activities, which qualify for continuing education credit.
• Participates in activities to keep abreast of the changes to market/facility policies/procedures of the provider unit, and the expectations of the educator role.
• Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested.
• Provides guidance, resources, and knowledge for professional growth of others.
• Mentors colleagues, other nurses, students, and others as appropriate.
• Participates in quality performance improvement activities.
• Covers Services but not limited to: Tele/IMC/PCU; Transitional Care Unit; IV Team; Monitor Techs; Cath Lab/EKG/CVRU/Cardiology.
• Accountable for the Projects, such as but not limited to: ACLS; EKG; Stroke and Heart.

Qualifications

• Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, nursing education, or related specialty
• Experience: Preferred: 3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Certifications: Required: Current state licenses and certifications. AHA BLS.

Benefits

• 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 include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance