Clinical Educator (RN)

The Role

The Clinical Educator coordinates and conducts education for nursing staff, enhancing quality and safe patient care.

Responsibilities

• Ensures nursing staff are educated to assess and identify patient care needs for assigned patients.
• Provides education based on unit/patient needs, including service line academies, skill-based competency, equipment use expertise, and clinical assessment competency.
• Collaborates with various departments to provide learning sessions that improve staff knowledge and competency in managing complex patient and family-centered care.
• Supports areas such as House Operations, Piedmont Joint Camp, Observation Unit, and Supplemental Staffing.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in applicable state.
• BLS required.
• 3 years’ clinical experience in area of interest required.
• National certification in specialty preferred, encouraged to obtain within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in applicable state.
• BLS required.
• 3 years’ clinical experience in area of interest required.
• National certification in specialty preferred, encouraged to obtain within one year of hire.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work independently and meet deadlines.
• Positive negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.
• Ability to tailor teaching to different learning styles.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design.

Benefits

The Clinical Educator benefits from a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program