Clinical Trainer

About the role

Position Summary: The Clinical Trainer/Nurse Educator supports the clinical team through the development, implementation, and delivery of education, training, and professional development programs that promote high-quality, evidence-based patient care. This role collaborates with clinical leaders and frontline staff to identify learning needs, develop standardized training materials, and support the adoption of clinical best practices, quality initiatives, and organizational standards. The Clinical Trainer/Nurse Educator facilitates both large and small group training sessions, provides onboarding education for new clinical staff, and maintains an organized repository of educational resources and training materials. The role also participates in the review, development, and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and care guidelines to support quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, team-based care, and continuous performance improvement. Using feedback from staff and quality data, the Clinical Trainer/Nurse Educator identifies opportunities for educational interventions and process improvements that enhance clinical performance and patient outcomes. This position requires strong communication, organizational, and facilitation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while meeting established timelines. Reporting Relationship: Director of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Assess educational needs of Medical Assistants, Clinical Support Aides, Nurses, Nursing Students, and MA Externs through observation, quality metrics, staff feedback, and leadership input.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate standardized clinical training programs that support organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice.
• Create and maintain educational materials, competency tools, skills checklists, training manuals, and learning resources for clinical staff.
• Provide classroom, virtual, and hands-on clinical instruction to support staff competency and professional development.
• Coordinate and facilitate orientation and onboarding programs for newly hired clinical staff.
• Develop individualized learning plans and remediation programs for staff requiring additional training or performance support.
• Support ongoing competency validation and annual skills assessments for clinical staff.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and clinical excellence across all ambulatory care sites.
• Coordinate clinical experiences and onboarding activities for nursing students and Medical Assistant externs.
• Serve as a primary educational resource and mentor for students and externs during clinical placements.
• Collaborate with academic institutions to ensure clinical experiences meet educational objectives and organizational standards.
• Evaluate student and extern performance and provide feedback to educational partners and clinical leadership.
• Ensure students and externs receive appropriate training related to patient safety, infection prevention, clinical workflows, and organizational policies.
• Partner with Quality and Population Health teams to identify educational interventions that support quality improvement initiatives and clinical outcomes.
• Develop and deliver training related to preventive care, chronic disease management