Emergency Services Clinical Education Instructor

About the role

This role is responsible for general clinical education within the Emergency Department, including assisting department programs and in-services, designing and conducting CBLs and training sessions, and providing program evaluation results. The position oversees all phases of Department Orientation, collaborates with the Clinical Education Specialist, and maintains course records. It also involves creating and updating training materials, designing simulation learning and drills, participating on clinical improvement teams, and providing mentorship to new associates.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general clinical education including assisting department with programs and in services, designing, conducting, and tracking CBL's and training sessions, and providing results of program evaluations
• Responsible for all phases of Department Orientation including: planning, schedule preparation, conducting sessions, assuring all elements are completed, and documentation is recorded and is electronically filed
• Works in collaboration with the Clinical Education Specialist to maintain course records in Net Learning
• Create and update training materials, manuals, and reference guides related to emergency care practices
• Ensure that training content aligns with current best practices, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Designs CBL's for Net Learning and plans simulation learning and drills
• Actively participates on teams/committees for improving clinical care and clinical equipment
• Provides oversite and mentorship to the onboarding of new associates
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive and age-specific patient care
• Serves as a professional role model for others
• Demonstrates ability to teach/instruct patients, families and/or colleagues
• Demonstrates computer and keyboarding skills necessary to provide a complete and accurate electronic medical record
• Utilizes effective verbal, non-verbal and written forms of communication
• Works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork and Patients First

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, graduate from an accredited nursing school
• Bachelors of Science, Nursing required
• Masters of Science, Nursing preferred
• Clinical background in emergency medicine
• Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN) is preferred
• RN with 5 years of clinical practice and 3-5 years of experience in education or adult learning principles in the ED

Skills

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the education and skills needed in the Emergency Department
• Educates and advocates for associates within the Emergency Department
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of associates in a diverse community
• Strong teaching, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to develop educational materials and training programs
• Familiarity with clinical procedures, emergency protocols, and patient care standards in an ER setting
• Experience with simulation-based training and other interactive teaching methods
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Ability to stay calm and make decisions under pressure
• Patient and empathetic with excellent interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Maintains accountability and communication across department lines
• Provides timely feedback to the new associate, department leadership, and preceptors
• Confers with the leadership team and departments about continuing education needs
• Demonstrates effective leadership and teaching skills
• Must be an interdisciplinary team member with effective communication skills
• Able to work independently and have strong organizational skills
• Maintains data in a confidential manner
• Actively participates on committees to further the skill and knowledge of staff
• Utilizes adult learning principles in the educational setting
• Promotes and maintains a state of preparedness for regulatory survey processes
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participates in continuing education to meet own professional development
• Stay updated on the latest trends, research, and advancements in emergency medicine and healthcare education
• Maintains professional, ethical and accountable behaviors consistent with Patient's First, and L.O.V.E Promise
• Supports and promotes the mission and vision of Hancock Regional Hospital

Work conditions

Physical/Mental Demands: Assist ambulatory patients independently. Lift up to 50lbs. independently and for weights greater than 50lbs. must use mechanical device or team lifting. Push/Pull patients of up to 250lbs. in a wheeled device and for weights greater than 250lbs. must use team assistance. Push and pull wheeled equipment requiring a force up to 10 lbs. (feeding pumps, ventilators, IV poles, surgical equipment).

Equipment Used: Computer, PCA pump, IV pump, Omnicell, beds, carts, wheelchair, suction, medical air, oxygen, lifts, accu check, vs monitors, cardiac monitors, surgical equipment.

Environmental Conditions: Able to process data and make decisions based on that data, prioritize decisions based on work assignment and patient care needs, and communicate and comprehend the English language.

Continuing education

Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.