Clinical Education Specialist (RN required)

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

11d•$35 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates, teaches, and develops classes and educational programs and projects for the FH Clinical Education Center. Functions within limits of Federal and State regulatory bodies, and FH policies and procedures. Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Requirements

Able to apply adult learning principles in education design, presentation, teaching and evaluation methods.
Able to apply effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Able to apply project management methodologies and quality improvement principles to assigned projects and programs.
Able to maintain up-to-date knowledge in area of practice.
Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field preferred; Baccalaureate Degree in area of practice is required.
BLS/CPR Certification
National Certification in area of specialty (Nursing Professional Development) within one year of hire or when eligible.
MBON RN license or compact state equivalent
Three to five years experience in area of practice required, acute care experience required

Nice To Haves

Two years previous healthcare education/training experience preferred

Responsibilities

Implements strategies for achieving competence and improving performance using adult education and learning principles and processes.
Uses current knowledge of education design, teaching and evaluation methods.
Considers age specific population needs of clinical areas of responsibility in developing staff education programming and competency development.
Serves as educational consultant.
Assesses, develops, implements, monitors and evaluates educational programs.
Provides input/recommendations related to program resources and feasibility.
Keeps multiple programs on schedule and coordinates program activities with FMH initiatives.
Manages projects and convenes project teams.
Provides input to project resources and making recommendations.
Serves as an education expert to all FMH employees.
Provides ongoing learning and self-improvement activities.
Reviews current literature for appropriate application in continuing education programs.
Disseminates information on available education programs.
Plans own professional development and education.
Supports Nursing Residency program.
Coordinates Student Affiliations.
Understands and ensures Regulatory compliance in orientation content and ongoing clinical competencies.
Assesses, develops, implements, monitors and evaluates Nursing Orientation.