Clinical Education Specialist

FutureCare•Glen Burnie, MD

1d•$100,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

At FutureCare, Clinical Education Specialists work in partnership/collaboration with healthcare staff members to ensure they receive the proper skills and knowledge to provide care and support for residents through FutureCare’s corporate compliance standards. They work independently under limited supervision to design, develop, implement, and evaluate education programs based on adult learning principles within the ANA professional development scope and standards of practice, Nurse Practice Act, and State & Federal Education Standards. FutureCare has been named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes”, and is known for recognizing hard work and dedication and rewarding team members for their compassion and care.

Requirements

Must hold an active Registered Nurse license issued in the state of Maryland
Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university required
3+ years’ experience in clinical nursing
American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR Instructor experience required
Ability to actively listen and demonstrate good verbal and written communication
Proven ability to effectively shares and receives information
Must be able to display a high level of creativity and teamwork
Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft office suite)
Must have flexibility with schedules to work varying shifts

Nice To Haves

Progressive experience working in an acute or long-term care setting preferred
2+ years’ teaching experience required a plus but not required
Completion of “Train the Trainer” course a plus but not required
Specialty certification highly preferred

Responsibilities

Organize and support system wide educational programs and specialty-based initiatives
Provides corporate support for new employee orientation, employee health, and employee infection control
Assist trainee and mentee in identifying their learning needs to identify effective learning activities required to overcome challenges
Assist in coordinating and guiding clinical activities of nursing staff within a practice area
Supports organizational and administrative structure to achieve corporate and organizational goals.
Facilitates and serves as a change agent for the initiation of, adoption of, and adaptation to change (policy, procedures, or regulatory).
Acts as a consultant regarding clinical and educational needs.
Assist with the integration of new learning into the practice or educational environment.
Utilize and integrate relevant research outcomes to incorporate best clinical practice
Seek to clarify and confirm the accuracy of employee understanding of unfamiliar or vague terms and instructions
Participate regularly in professional development activities