Regional Clinical Educator

About the Role

The Regional Clinical Educator provides oversight of the clinical staff for all ground ambulances associated with MercyOne to deliver safe, evidence-based care. This role serves as a clinical leader across regional team locations and participates in MercyOne’s outreach program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality assurance program for ground ambulance programs.
• Provide leadership and clinical oversight for all clinical staff across the state.
• Coordinate with local base Educators on formal education for the Emergency Transport Services Division based on industry trends and quality data.
• Participate in hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating staff alongside Directors, Managers, and Educators.
• Facilitate the on-boarding process of new employees in collaboration with local base leadership.
• Drive the clinical advancement of the program.
• Assess and evaluate the performance of clinical staff in all regions.
• Serve as a clinical resource and preceptor for all clinical staff.
• Coordinate with Medical Directors to review, write, and edit Patient Care Guidelines and Policy and Procedures using evidence-based material.
• Provide direct oversight of all research projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for accreditation standards and surveys.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Division leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of registered nursing experience in critical care or emergency department or four years of Critical Care Paramedic transport experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Emergency Management (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Experience in public speaking and education/training preferred.

Qualifications

At time of hire with MercyOne, must have and maintain:

• Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Iowa or Certified Iowa or Nationally Registered Paramedic (NREMT).
• Critical Care Endorsement (CCP).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Advanced Certification (FP-C, CCP-C, or CFRN) preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) preferred.
• Instructor certification preferred.

Obtain within 3 months of hire and maintain:

• Successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served.

Obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain:

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).