Clinical Educator

Hillsboro Area Hospital Inc•Hillsboro, IL

7d•$37 - $46

About The Position

The Clinical Educator collaborates with nurse leaders and the Clinical Documentation Specialist, who also serves as a part-time educator, to meet the organization’s educational goals. The role supports nursing and other clinical staff in developing clinical skills, maintaining competencies, advancing professional practice, and pursuing career goals. Education is delivered through simulations, online and virtual platforms, and traditional classroom instruction. The Clinical Educator also assists department leaders with process improvement and staff education to promote evidence-based quality care. Evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required to meet staff education needs. The position supports Hillsboro Health’s mission, vision, values, and standards of behavior; maintains confidentiality; follows safety, staff health, infection-control, compliance, and regulatory requirements; and contributes to policy review and updates. The Clinical Educator works with nursing leaders on staff development, onboarding, the Nurse Residency Program, annual competencies, coaching, clinical rotations, and professional growth. The role participates in hospital committees and teams and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
Three years of nursing experience required.
Strong clinical knowledge.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort speaking in groups.
Ability to work independently.
Superior time-management and organizational skills.
Maintain current Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtainable within 30 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required or obtainable within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required or obtainable within 90 days of hire.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
Follow lawful safety and health requirements and applicable protocols.
Follow Hillsboro Health Standards of Behavior.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
Additional certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

Support and promote the hospital’s mission, vision, values, and Service Excellence Standards of Behavior.
Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain confidentiality of patient, hospital, and physician-related information.
Follow safety, incident-reporting, staff health, infection-control, and personal protective equipment requirements; promptly report safety issues, injuries, illness, and near misses in SafetyZone.
Maintain knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures and assist with their review and updates.
Follow regulatory standards, the hospital Compliance Plan, and applicable governmental rules and regulations.
Schedule and attend meetings with the Director of Patient Care Services.
Work with nursing leaders to identify skill and knowledge gaps and develop education to address them.
Assist nursing leaders with onboarding new employees and developing and maintaining the Nurse Residency Program.
Develop curriculum and facilitate annual clinical competencies.
Coach staff and assess clinical skill performance to identify educational and equipment needs; report needs to the Director of Patient Care Services and help nursing leaders identify them.
Assist staff with Professional Nurse Development portfolios.
Mentor students, volunteers, staff, and providers on clinical issues, and serve as a positive example to employees, patients, and families.
Coordinate unit clinical rotations for nursing students from local colleges and universities.
Manage clinical staff development, including recruitment, orientation, retention, competency, and professional growth.
Participate in appropriate hospital committees and teams.
Complete and maintain required education and training.
Attend necessary training or meetings related to the Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct, and know when to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer about concerns regarding fraud or abuse.
Perform other duties as assigned.