RN CLINICAL EDUCATOR (Ambulatory Practice)

RN CLINICAL EDUCATOR (Hospital/Ambulatory)

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center

Full Time • Day Shift • 8am - 4:30pm Varied hours at time for education for different Shifts

Req Number: 25604

Clinical Educator

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Educator position has a dual responsibility for the ambulatory practices and hospital units. The Clinical Educator is the teacher, clinical resource, practitioner, consultant, and change agent for the clinical areas. Collaborating with the employees and leadership. The Educator is responsible for the assessment, planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of employee educational needs. Serves as a role model for all levels of employees. The position will divide time spent in clinical areas and time spent in a classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the education program for IMG based on identified staff needs, and federal, state, and local regulations.

Participates in the Ambulatory and Hospital Quality Improvement plans

Coordinates the orientation program for new staff and other programs

Arranges education programs and staff training during the year

Oversees preceptors of new hires

Conducts annual competency skills evaluations for preceptors

Supports and participates in the identification and application of appropriate clinical research and changes in clinical policies and procedures.

Facilitates Clinical Leadership monthly meetings

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Valid RN license in assigned State Required

National Certification in Staff Development or other relevant clinical experience Required

EXPERIENCE

Preferred but not required, one-year prior experience as a Clinical Educator and/or adult teaching/learning

Clinical competence/excellence in area of specialty.

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

Well-educated and knowledgeable and possess strong clinical experience.

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.

System utilization; Excel, word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Excellent skills in organization, research, and mentoring

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Protocols, Procedures, and Standards within the area of clinical expertise.

Ability to assess educational needs and design and develop responsible curricula

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment

Self-directed, self-disciplined, driven to succeed

Strong time-management skills, consistently meet deadlines, provides adequate follow-up to the leadership and practice teams

Builds and maintains strong work relationships that fosters a culture of collaboration

Approachable, works well with others, and can provide feedback constructively to help team members achieve our high standards of excellence

Covenant Health System Values

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

COMPASSION

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

INTEGRITY

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

COLLABORATION

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

EXCELLENCE

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

It is an expectation that all staff at Covenant Health will comply with and encourage others to adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and standards including but not limited to State licensing, HIPAA, DNV and the standards of conduct that are part of our corporate "Organizational Integrity" program.