Clinical Educator

Air Methods•Phoenix, AZ

11h

About The Position

The Clinical Educator evaluates clinical compliance and quality across clinical operations for the assigned area, which covers California, Arizona, and Nevada. The role oversees and coordinates local orientation, develops and delivers continuing education, and supports clinical crew members in achieving and maintaining required competencies. The educator develops scenario-based and clinical content for new hires and recurrent training, mentors clinicians on clinical education plans, and coordinates work to achieve and maintain accreditation and successful reaccreditation. The position also participates in air medical research and serves as a clinical expert. The role leads and supports employee orientation and preceptorship, collaborates with regional clinical leadership to improve clinical quality, and teaches in simulation labs, invasive labs, and other learning technology programs. It develops and evaluates educational programming, competency training, protocols, policies, and medical standards in coordination with clinical leaders and medical directors. The educator assesses learning and clinical performance using objective methods and applies findings to drive improvement. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires travel up to 75%, with some travel on Saturdays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN), and five or more years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four or more years of previous flight experience.
Two or more years of education/instructor experience.
Meet the qualifications of a Flight Nurse or Flight Paramedic.
Hold CFRN or FP-C certification.
Hold at least one current instructor card, such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, PHTLS, ITLS, TNCC, or TNATC.
Obtain instructor status for all AHA-required courses (BLS, ACLS, PALS) within three months of hire.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels.
Ability to work as a team player with a professional attitude.
Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and maintaining strong attention to detail.
Ability to participate in and rotate administrator-on-call coverage for specialty equipment and high-risk patient populations.
Skill in navigating and communicating in a complex environment.
Ability to foster achievement of education and development goals across multiple disciplines.
Ability to interact with all disciplines ethically, consistently, fairly, appropriately, and decisively in accordance with organizational policies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficiency in Smartsheet or other software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications.
Regular scheduled attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-fidelity simulation.
Subject-matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: ventilation, airway management, mechanical circulatory devices, resuscitation, high-risk obstetrics, pediatrics, or neonatal management.

Responsibilities

Lead and assist the RCEM with new employee orientation, including overseeing schedules and base assignments, providing leadership to orientees and preceptors, and developing area-specific training on local protocols and procedures.
Collaborate with the RCEM and RCD to oversee new employees’ clinical preceptorship.
Coordinate educational resources with area RCEM and RCD to support clinical quality for regional flight crews.
Teach and assist in simulation labs, invasive labs, and other learning technology programs to evaluate and enhance clinical skills.
Lead development of content and continuing education requirements to maintain compliance and quality with accrediting, regulating, and credentialing agencies.
Support implementation of management decisions affecting air medical practice in the clinical area.
Plan educational programming for new and changing programs of care.
Assist with development of policies and procedures to maintain clinical quality.
Develop simulation and other learning technology scenarios for clinical competency and learning-stage improvement.
Assess classroom and clinical performance using objective, evidence-based evaluation methods.
Apply measurement instruments and statistical analysis, seeking consultation as needed, and use findings to support continued improvement.
Assist the RCEM, RCD, and Director of Clinical Education in assessing regional and acquired-program education requirements, including didactic and clinical education, certifications, specialty equipment, and training.
Lead annual competency training and protocol testing, and provide initial training for new medical equipment and procedures.
Develop and revise medical standards and guidelines in collaboration with the RCEM, Director of Clinical Education, RCD, and Medical Director(s).
Assist with maintaining accreditation and successful reaccreditation.
Develop region-specific guidance for the Training Blueprint with the RCEM.
Accept committee and workgroup appointments and actively participate to affect change in patient care.
Participate in air medical research and mentor clinicians placed on clinical education plans.
Perform other duties as assigned.