Clinical Educator

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. The Clinical Educator supports the training and education of employees based on organizational needs. Designs, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates orientation and continuing education for all clinical levels of personnel. Facilitates professional development of staff; provides leadership to facilitate and promote clinical improvement initiatives. Delivers standardized, competency-based, training and development programs such as new employee orientation, ongoing education, and clinical training. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• 3 years recent clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to perform assessments and nursing functions as acquired in a basic nursing preparation program.
• Knowledge of medical workflow, terminology, and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong presentation skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Education or Equivalent.
• 3 years teaching experience in a classroom and/or clinical setting
• RN-BC - Nursing Professional Development ANCC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, plans, and implements standardized education to all clinical staff in all patient populations based on the annual learning education needs assessment.
• Uses facilitation techniques and a variety of tools and resources available to promote immersive, engaging, learning experiences.
• Acts as a resource during the orientation process; observes and works alongside the clinical staff in the practice setting and simulated setting during a 30-60-90 day review period.
• Fosters teamwork and interprofessional collaboration by providing regular feedback and involving peers in decisions that will affect them as it relates to ongoing education.
• Participates in continuing education activity planning committees for ongoing education to all clinical staff in all practice settings.
• Assists in the development of staff to function in new roles by providing clinical education and team building consultation.
• Partners with practice leadership to provide clinical input into action plans to assist with clinical development and resolution of clinical concerns.
• Connects and aligns regional, group, and business-related goals to all initiatives and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level