RN Clinical Educator- Staff Development

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, and facilitates ongoing education for team members.
• Affirms educational needs of each team member and assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational offerings using formal and informal teaching methods.
• Collaborates with Professional Development colleagues to co-facilitate the Nurse Residency program for newly graduated nurses.
• Mentors less experienced team members, guiding professional behaviors by acting as a positive role model while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents, and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to support the implementation of evidenced-based practice into the department setting.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality by striving to exceed expectations.
• Facilitates program data collection and outcome tracking as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR Currently enrolled in RN to BSN program with completion within two years of hire date.
• Minimum of three years’ registered nurse experience.
• Iowa RN license.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with little oversight including demonstrated ability to meet the departments work schedule.
• Demonstrates effective decision-making and problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to take a leadership role in facilitating organizational change through partnerships with staff and managers.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Manages priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical skills related to patient safety.
• Uses usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.