Clinical Education Specialist, Education, Full-Time, Days
About The Position
The Clinical Education Specialist performs as an expert clinical practitioner for enhancing the care of patients admitted to MHMC, with primary responsibility over assigned specialty unit(s). The position is responsible for a broad range of activities that include on-unit consultation for nursing staff, development of educational programming and online course content, and auditing of staff competencies with a focus on providing safe patient care, evidenced-based practices, quality improvement, and excellent patient experience. Maintains collaborative relationships with all MHMC Directors, Managers, staff, physicians, and appropriate community organizations and committees. Enhance quality and patient safety.
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing required.
- Five or more years experience in an acute care setting.
- Experience in healthcare education required.
- Registered Nurse Required at hire
- Current clinical specialty certification
- Integrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hire
- Must have a good working knowledge, ability to communicate and educate: The California Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission rules and regulations (TJC), Nursing Quality Indicators, Evidence Based Best Practices and Nursing Documentation.
- Ability to positively engage and educate in a one-on-one and group presentation setting, and create effective educational materials and competencies using various resources and computer applications.
- Demonstrated experience exercising initiative, creativity, resourcefulness, and flexibility in the education of hospital staff related to the objectives and strategic plans for the hospital.
- Ability to research, interpret, and analyze data from hospital specific applications, and produce solutions to improve processes. Advanced skills required for data reporting and data modeling utilizing Microsoft Office Suite applications and other data management software.
- Ability to carry out and present research projects as needed.
- Ability to handle stress, and effectively work with physicians, management, and patient care staff in support of special projects and auditing.
- Must have strong leadership skills, be compassionate, and have excellent bedside skills.
- A working knowledge, and able to educate on, electronic medical record nursing documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Masters Degree in Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leader or Clinical Nurse Specialist) preferred.
Responsibilities
- On-unit consultation for nursing staff
- Development of educational programming and online course content
- Auditing of staff competencies with a focus on providing safe patient care, evidenced-based practices, quality improvement, and excellent patient experience.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with all MHMC Directors, Managers, staff, physicians, and appropriate community organizations and committees.
- Enhance quality and patient safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
