Clinical Educator, Per Diem, Central CNE
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse Educator/Instructor reports to a designated Professional Development Manager and demonstrates clinical expertise by incorporating nursing theory and evidence-informed practice. The educator participates in staff development programs that support the professional growth and development of nursing staff. The role builds collaborative relationships across disciplines and departments to promote optimal patient outcomes and a professional practice environment, and supports a just culture and culture of safety. It requires competency in adult learning principles and a sound clinical nursing knowledge base. The educator assists with central classes and orientation, assesses learning needs, supports staff development and peer education, and delivers training in classroom, simulation laboratory, or patient-care settings. The role also provides clinical consultation and direct patient care, serves as a clinical role model, and contributes to quality improvement, regulatory preparation, and the development and revision of educational programs. The position works in a variety of patient-care environments, with possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, including chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes, and radiation. Work entails walking and lifting. The Department of Nursing follows a NIOSH-recommended maximum lifting limit of 35 pounds and a comparable standard for pushing and pulling. This is an onsite, per-diem position with a rotating shift; hours depend on program and unit needs. Weekend and holiday work is required per the contract.
Requirements
- MSN, DNP, or PhD required.
- Current certification required, or must be attained within two years of hire; certification must be maintained while employed in the position.
- Current nursing licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- At least two years of clinical experience as a clinical nurse, with demonstrated evidence of leadership progression.
- Demonstrated competent nursing practice in a clinical area or specialty.
- Competency in adult learning principles and a sound clinical nursing knowledge base.
- Teaching and/or preceptor experience required.
- Current knowledge of clinical equipment, such as Baxter pumps, Zoll equipment, and glucometers, required.
- Experience demonstrating and teaching basic nursing clinical tasks required.
- Expertise in evidence-based practice, writing, research, and practice development.
- Expert critical-thinking skills and expertise leading training and education programs.
- Ability to motivate self and others, support change, work independently, initiate ideas, and manage time effectively.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with the BWH professional community.
- Proficiency in EPIC and Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Recent Clinical Nurse Educator experience.
- EPIC training.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with central classes and orientation activities.
- Participate in educational needs assessments and identify learning needs of patients and staff.
- Facilitate development experiences that enable staff to precept, teach, and mentor others.
- Deliver education on new initiatives, products, equipment, technology, policies, procedures, and regulations in classroom, simulation laboratory, or patient-care settings.
- Track and monitor orientation progress for nursing hires.
- Support competency training and annual HealthStream completion.
- Evaluate educational offerings using current evidence, scholarly information, and cost-effectiveness strategies.
- Serve as a nursing practice leader, coach, and mentor to staff.
- Participate in ongoing self-appraisal and seek feedback on role performance.
- Support staff career development and provide formal and informal professional-development feedback.
- Facilitate and support peer-to-peer education.
- Provide informal consultation on education and practice issues.
- Participate in committees and task forces as designated by the Professional Development Manager.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships and respond to education and training requests.
- Participate in developing nursing department policies and procedures with designated work teams.
- Provide direct patient care in planned and emergent situations and model expert patient care.
- Use direct-care experiences to promote and evaluate staff critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving.
- Provide clinical support for orientation and training, and collaborate with nursing staff in emergency clinical situations.
- Maintain and enhance clinical expertise through direct patient care, professional conferences, and divisional journal clubs.
- Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives and Collaborative Care Reviews as designated.
- Support education on new initiatives, regulatory preparation, and required learning.
- Implement audit plans as directed by the Professional Development Manager.
- Develop educational programs responsive to divisional or unit quality data and incorporate new information and research findings into program content.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs.
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Career Level
Mid Level
