Clinical Educator-BSN

Memorial Healthcare•Owosso, MI

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator supports staff development in collaboration with the Leadership Team and under the direction of the Manager of Education. The role facilitates quality patient care and improvement in nursing practice through educational programming, patient and family education, nursing orientation and competency programs, and other programs as needed. The educator may represent nursing in interdisciplinary projects and assist with operational aspects of education. The position emphasizes patient- and family-centered care and providing service that contributes to the patient and family experience. The educator organizes and manages nursing orientation and competency programs, assists with house-wide education and competency validation, updates educational materials and schedules, and communicates with relevant leaders, staff, orientees, faculty, staffing, and Human Resources. The role also participates in staff appraisals and coaching as directed, recruitment and retention, policy and procedure development, safety initiatives, and educational program development and delivery. The educator uses e-learning solutions, supports efficient use of resources, maintains clinical competence and ongoing professional development, and represents nursing in interdisciplinary work. The position requires supporting patient safety and providing care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan. It also requires computer literacy, adult learning knowledge, teaching ability, planning and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently under stress and deadlines. Physical requirements include traveling throughout the service area and extended periods of walking, standing, and sitting.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current, unencumbered registered nurse license in the State of Michigan.
Current Basic Life Support certification required.
Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Remain current in nursing and teaching skills.
Ability to travel independently throughout the service area and withstand extended periods of walking, standing, and sitting.
Hand-eye coordination to operate equipment and computer literacy.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and ability to teach groups of patients, families, and staff.
Ability to develop broad concepts into practical programs.
Ability to independently judge, assess, evaluate, and manage problems and follow activities through to completion.
Ability to work under stress, interruptions, and deadlines; be self-motivated and work independently; problem-solve effectively; organize educational classes; interpret policies and procedures; assess situations; and set priorities.
Ability to document pertinent data, receive and interpret information, respond to verbal requests, and communicate in English in writing and speech.
Ability to accurately hear communication by phone or in person and maintain self-control.
Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with providers, administration, staff, patients, families, and others; develop and implement policies and procedures; interact professionally and courteously with coworkers, medical staff, patients, hospital staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred, or obtain within five years.
Five years of clinical or health education-related experience preferred.
Experience assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating continuing education activities preferred.
Three or more years of medical-surgical, intensive care, or specialty nursing experience in acute care preferred.
Formal or informal instructional teaching experience preferred.
Experience as nursing faculty in a nursing program preferred.
Experience and knowledge of varied practice environments that utilize nurses preferred.
BLS instructor preferred.
ACLS instructor preferred.
BLS Provider status preferred, or obtain within one month.
ACLS Provider status preferred, or obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

Organize and manage nursing orientation and competency programs, ensuring completion at intervals that meet institutional needs.
Assist with house-wide education programs and competency validations.
Update orientation and competency materials, review and adjust schedules, and communicate with directors, managers, orientees, faculty, the staffing office, and Human Resources as needed.
Work with nursing leadership to continuously improve orientation and competency programs to meet departmental and orientee needs as practice requirements change.
Provide annual performance appraisals of unit staff and conduct first-level employee coaching or counseling as directed by the manager.
Participate in recruitment and retention activities.
Participate in review and development of nursing policies, procedures, and protocols.
Participate in patient and employee safety committees and initiatives.
Assist with educational program development and delivery as needed, including use of e-learning solutions and guidance on content development.
Manage educational programs efficiently and allocate resources responsibly.
Set priorities to accomplish department and hospital goals.
Pursue educational experiences and programs to maintain competence and knowledge in own practice, and support the professional development of others.
Maintain competency in clinical patient care and use computer information systems according to standards of practice.
Represent nursing practice in interdisciplinary projects.
Support the hospital’s mission, values, standards, policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, compliance plan, customer service standards, and code of ethical behavior.
Demonstrate patient-safety practices that support a safe environment and safe, effective use of equipment and technology while reducing potential adverse occurrences.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with unit and division policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.