Clinical Educator and Infection Preventionist
About The Position
The Clinical Educator and Infection Preventionist creates an evidence-based learning environment using teaching strategies suited to adult learners and teaches clinical skills to RNs, CNAs, LPNs, and ancillary staff. The role helps learners develop professional development plans, provides constructive feedback, supports clinical leaders with action plans and performance improvement plans, and contributes to clinical programs, initiatives, standards, and policies. The position designs and evaluates educational programs and outcomes, collaborates with community and clinical partners, and serves as a change agent and advocate for nursing and nursing education through interdisciplinary efforts. The role also serves as the community Infection Preventionist.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience within the past 5 years in a long-term care or acute care setting.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical teaching experience within the past 5 years.
- Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Pennsylvania.
- BSN required; experience may be substituted instead of education.
Nice To Haves
- Gerontology experience preferred.
- MSN preferred; experience may be substituted instead of education.
- ANCC Certification in Gerontological Nursing and/or Nursing Education preferred.
- Coursework in adult education preferred.
- Certification in Infection Prevention & Control preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create an evidence-based learning environment using teaching strategies appropriate for adult learners.
- Teach clinical skills to RNs, CNAs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Build professional development plans with learners to develop skills and advance professional practice.
- Support clinical leaders in developing action plans and performance improvement plans to ensure best practices.
- Provide constructive and thoughtful feedback to learners.
- Support the development and implementation of clinical programs, initiatives, standards, and policies.
- Design, assess, and evaluate educational programs and outcomes.
- Collaborate with community and clinical partners to support educational goals.
- Advocate for nursing and nursing education and participate in interdisciplinary efforts to address healthcare and educational needs within the facility, community, and system.
- Serve as the community Infection Preventionist.
Benefits
- Daily Pay access to earned wages.
- Supportive and compassionate team environment.
- Safe resident-to-nurse ratios and engaged leadership.
- Free fitness center and pool access.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 support.
- Scholarship and education discount opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with match.
- PTO and paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
