Clinical Educator

Air Methods•GA Homebased, GA

17d

About The Position

The Clinical Educator evaluates clinical compliance and quality across clinical operations in the South East Region, which may include Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The position coordinates local orientation and develops and oversees continuing education for clinical crew members to help them achieve and maintain required competencies. The educator develops clinical scenarios and learning content for new hires and current teammates, mentors clinicians on clinical education plans, supports accreditation and reaccreditation, participates in air medical research, and serves as a clinical expert. The role leads orientation, clinical education, annual competency and equipment training, and educational needs assessments. It collaborates with regional clinical leaders, the Director of Clinical Education, and Medical Directors on training resources, clinical standards, and guidelines. It also evaluates performance using evidence-based assessment frameworks and supports compliance with accrediting, regulating, and credentialing requirements. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires regular attendance. Travel is up to 75%, and some travel includes 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 or instructor experience.
Meet qualifications of a Flight Nurse or Flight Paramedic.
Hold a specialty certification in compliance with CAMTS standards.
CFRN or FP-C certification required.
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.
Professional, team-oriented attitude.
Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and maintain strong attention to detail.
Ability to navigate and communicate in a complex environment.
Ability to foster achievement of education and development goals across multiple disciplines.
Ability to interact ethically, consistently, fairly, timely, appropriately, and decisively in accordance with organization-wide policies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficiency in Smartsheet or other software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead the new employee orientation process, including schedules, base assignments, and area-specific local protocols.
Mentor orientees and preceptors and serve as a role model throughout orientation.
Work with the RCEM and RCD to oversee new employees’ clinical preceptorship.
Collaborate with regional clinical leaders to maintain shared educational resources and improve clinical quality.
Teach and facilitate simulation labs, invasive labs, and learning technology programs to assess and enhance clinical competencies.
Develop continuing education content and lead compliance initiatives to meet accrediting, regulating, and credentialing requirements.
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 developing policies and procedures to maintain clinical quality.
Create simulation scenarios and learning technology content for clinical competency needs and developmental stages.
Evaluate clinical teammate performance using evidence-based assessment frameworks, measurement instruments, and statistical analysis; seek consultation as needed.
Collaborate with regional clinical leaders and the Director of Clinical Education to assess educational needs, including didactic training, clinical experience, certifications, specialty equipment, and specialized training.
Lead annual competency training, protocol testing, and initial training for new medical equipment and procedures.
Collaborate with regional clinical leaders, the Director of Clinical Education, and Medical Directors to develop and revise medical standards and clinical guidelines.
Assist with accreditation and successful reaccreditation.
Assist the RCEM with developing region-specific guidance for the Training Blueprint.
Accept committee and workgroup appointments and actively participate to affect change in patient care.
Participate in air medical research and assist with clinical quality and compliance.
Participate in and rotate administrator-on-call duties for specialty equipment and high-risk patient populations.
Perform other duties as assigned.