Clinical Educator, 8 hours, Days
About The Position
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Under the direction of the Director of Education and Nursing Quality, the Clinical Educator (CE) assumes responsibility for assessing the clinical learning needs of the inpatient nursing staff, responding to those needs by serving as a clinical resource and role model, and promoting an environment that encourages professional growth and quality patient care. In collaboration with nursing leadership, the CE supports the educational goals and objectives of the nursing departments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Current RN License in Massachusetts
- Current CPR and ACLS certification
- Minimum 5 years of current medical, surgical, and cardiac monitoring experience
- Bedside teaching experience (e.g., student nurses, preceptees)
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, Quality, or related field
- Certification in a related specialty
- Critical care experience
Responsibilities
- Assists with orientation and transition of new staff.
- Provides individualized clinical education and feedback.
- Assesses and addresses ongoing educational needs.
- Supports competency development and application.
- Applies adult education principles and varied teaching methods.
- Reinforces in-service and continuing education.
- Promotes staff growth through mentorship.
- Assesses clinical practice and documentation.
- Provides feedback to managers.
- Enhances preceptor and charge nurse skills.
- Maintains clinical and instructional competency.
- Demonstrates professional behavior and evidence-based practice.
- Participates in staff meetings and utilizes clinical resources.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively.
- Maintains communication with leadership about staff and unit needs.
- Promotes respectful, professional relationships and resolves conflict constructively.
- Identifies and addresses personal learning needs.
- Maintains credentials and certifications.
- Pursues development that adds institutional value.
- Teaches and follows policies and protocols.
- Advocates for safe care and escalates concerns appropriately.
- Provides real-time feedback on safety issues.
- Adheres to budget and promotes cost-saving.
- Considers financial impact of educational activities.
- Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
- Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
