Clinical Education Facilitator, Nurse Education and Onboarding, PRN Days - Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Clinical Education Facilitator, PRN, participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical orientation and educational programs that improve the delivery of high-quality care by direct care providers. The facilitator provides instruction for organization-wide clinical learning and professional development initiatives using current evidence-based practice. The role uses varied teaching strategies, information sources, and evaluation methods to promote continued learning and professional growth.

This position is in Nurse Education and Onboarding and is scheduled as needed. The listed days and hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific nursing program.
• Registered Nurse licensure.
• Two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and research utilization.
• Support the integration of research into practice; assimilate current research findings from various disciplines, review literature, and share relevant information.
• Create an environment that promotes critical thinking and use of critical-thinking skills.
• Collect data relevant to program evaluation.
• Use adult learning principles and innovative teaching methods when planning and implementing educational offerings.
• Manage group dynamics, facilitate learning and socialization, and adjust content and teaching strategies to learners’ knowledge, expertise, and responses.
• Present content in an organized and consistent manner that reinforces established objectives.
• Promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Use appropriate measurement methods to assess and document personnel performance; coach and provide feedback to improve performance.
• Participate in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate on learning activities for orientation and professional development, and on educational program assessment, evaluation, and revision based on learner, patient, and organizational needs and evaluation data.
• Include regulatory and organizational standards in educational programs and initiatives, and incorporate strategies for the specific needs of patient populations.
• Facilitate a variety of educational offerings and collaborate across the department and organization.
• Seek assistance from relevant experts, share resources to achieve organizational and program goals, and maintain communication and relationships with relevant departments.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical standards of practice and follow regulatory standards and organizational policies regarding safety and confidentiality.
• Incorporate ethical principles and decision-making skills into discussions and practice.
• Maintain relevant competencies and certifications, participate in continuing education, and promote lifelong learning.
• Model honesty, integrity, knowledge, and respect while promoting nursing professionalism.

Benefits

• Affordable high-quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (flex PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• An inpatient nursing supplemental pay program is mentioned; availability and details are not specified.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level