Clinical Education Scholar

OSF HealthCare•Peoria, IL

About The Position

The Clinical Education Scholar is a member of the education team and functions as an analyst, designer and developer, instructor, evaluator, consultant, and facilitator in activities that support the development and implementation of programs, instruction, and practice. The role emphasizes performance problems, clinical competencies, and professional development. In collaboration with the Professional Development Department and unit or division leadership, the scholar develops the annual education plan and competencies. The role acts as a catalyst for change, adapts to change positively and professionally, and exemplifies OSF HealthCare's mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Nursing; must be enrolled in an MSN program within 6 months of hire and complete it within 4 years of obtaining the position.
Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
Instructor certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or other nationally recognized nursing certification.
2 years of clinical experience.
4 years of progressively more complex work-related experience, including formal and informal teaching.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Clinical simulation design, facilitation, and debriefing experience.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and present educational programs to staff at all levels and across learning styles, and to provide comfort and instruction to patients and their families.
Ability to teach and support instruction in the electronic medical record and other clinical computer programs.
Analytical ability to identify and assess staff learning needs and develop programs to meet them.

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, and develop educational programs, instruction, and practice.
Instruct, evaluate, consult, and facilitate educational activities focused on performance problems, clinical competencies, and professional development.
Collaborate with the Professional Development Department and unit or division leadership to develop the annual education plan and competencies.
Act as a catalyst for change and adapt to change in a positive and professional manner.
Exemplify and role model the mission, vision, and values of OSF HealthCare.