Physician Network Clinical Educator

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Operations Manager, the Clinical Educator is responsible for advancing and maintaining staff competency, supporting professional development, and fostering lifelong learning across the continuum from novice to expert practitioners. This role promotes clinical excellence by developing, coordinating, and evaluating educational programs that enhance professional practice, improve patient outcomes, and support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess educational and competency needs of staff across clinical service areas. Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs, learning activities, and competency initiatives. Design innovative educational experiences that support adult learning principles and address evolving clinical practice needs.

• Career Development: Coordinate orientation programs, onboarding activities, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Promote professional growth and support staff in achieving career development goals. Foster a positive learning environment that encourages engagement, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

• Evidence-Based Practice: Advance evidence-based nursing practice and support implementation of best practices. Analyze clinical trends, performance data, and quality outcomes to identify educational opportunities. Integrate research findings into educational programming and clinical practice initiatives. Support quality improvement efforts aimed at enhancing patient care, safety, and operational effectiveness.

• Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate with leaders, interdisciplinary teams, physicians, and stakeholders to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes. Establish collegial partnerships that support the development of staff, students, and healthcare professionals. Provide consultation and guidance to clinical staff regarding practice standards, competency development, and performance improvement. Serve as a leader and change agent in promoting professional nursing practice.

• Evaluation & Outcomes: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of educational activities and learning outcomes. Measure the effectiveness of training programs and competency initiatives. Evaluate progress toward established educational goals and modify programs as needed. Ensure educational activities align with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

• Advocacy & Professional Practice: Advocate for patients, families, healthcare professionals, and the nursing profession. Integrate ethical principles into all aspects of practice. Model professional behaviors consistent with organizational values and nursing standards. Support a shared leadership philosophy and professional practice model.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a minimum of an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Nursing (ADN). Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN). Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN).

• Licensure & Certifications: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan. Preferred: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification through the American Heart Association. Specialty certification in a relevant clinical area.

• Experience: Minimum two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a specialty practice area, inpatient setting, or provider office. Minimum one (1) year of teaching experience with demonstrated application of adult learning principles. Experience developing educational programs and learning opportunities. Demonstrated clinical expertise within a nursing specialty area. Experience serving in educator, facilitator, consultant, mentor, or leadership capacities.