RN Clinical Educator

Responsibilities

• Affirms department needs for training and responds accordingly.
• Orients new staff members and provides ongoing training for employees.
• Schedules training programs and in-services for all employees.
• Lectures and demonstrates procedures, using motion picture, DVD’s and charts; uses outside consultants/speakers when possible.
• Observes employees in practical application of procedures and does one-to-one training as needed.
• Supervises use of company provided online education and monitors compliance.
• Schedules facility tours and addresses by administrative staff to acquaint new personnel with overall operation and interrelationships of the facility.
• Develops recruitment strategies for all positions.
• Aids in the selection of open positions.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of orientation and in-service training for all employees.
• Follows through with new employees at regular intervals to determine need for additional training and support.
• Communicates department needs to Administrator and coordinates services within department need, scheduling and budget.
• Follows through with new employees at regular intervals to determine need for additional training and support.
• Coordinates employee service awards and recognition programs.
• Maintains effective communication with residents, families and facility staff.
• Communicates with and educates staff on any new procedures.
• Aids in the development of procedures using job analysis techniques.
• Aids in the Continuous Quality Improvement Program as needed.
• Stays current in standard practices through communication with Health Department, C.D.C., etc.
• Ensures orientation to Electronic Medical Records system with periodic review for understanding of proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Current licensure by State Board of Nursing or certified or licensed Risk Manager with at least two years of long-term care experience.
• Demonstrated success in activities dealing with the communication of technical ideas and concepts.
• Teaching/instructional experience preferred.