Clinical Educator Ambulatory

Children's Health • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Clinical Educator is a professional development specialist whose primary responsibility is to facilitate lifelong learning and professional development activities among clinical staff. Through the application of adult learning theory and strong instructional design, the Clinical Educator's work results in measurable program outcomes in areas such as new hire orientation, ongoing competency, in-services, continuing education, career development, scholarship/research, and academic partnerships.

Requirements

• At least 3 years related clinical and/or nursing experience.
• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements.
• PALS, PEARS/PACES, or NRP based on specialty area requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Documentation of previous teaching experience.
• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience.
• National specialty certification appropriate for area(s) of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate, conduct and evaluate onboarding and orientation programs for clinical personnel including transition-to-practice programs for novice or new graduate clinicians.
• Develop, coordinate, manage, facilitate, conduct and evaluate initial and ongoing competency programs for clinical personnel.
• Design, implement and evaluate educational activities and programs based on identified practice gaps for a specific target audience.
• Identify and develop strategies to facilitate a continuous process of growth through lifelong learning including role transition, role integration, skill acquisition and skill mastery.
• Integrate the best research evidence into didactic and clinical education design.
• Promote and participate in research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives in the clinical setting.
• Consult, advise, teach and coordinate with other individuals, groups, departments and/or institutions concerning education and learning.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver Leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree