Clinical Education Specialist Emergency Room 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
- Good working knowledge, ability to communicate and educate on: 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
- Strong leadership skills
- Compassionate
- 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
- Providing safe patient care
- Promoting evidenced-based practices
- Facilitating quality improvement
- Ensuring excellent patient experience
- Maintaining collaborative relationships with MHMC Directors, Managers, staff, physicians, and appropriate community organizations and committees
- Enhancing quality and patient safety
Benefits
- Health & Immunizations: measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
