Clinical Educator

OrthoNebraska • Omaha, NE

32d

About The Position

Clinical Educator. is a change agent working in collaboration with the health care leadership team to provide a multi-disciplinary approach in promoting ongoing professional development of clinical staff. Position requires knowledge in performance improvement and clinical outcomes using evidence-based practice and research. Also serves as a leader/consultant/mentor in curriculum development and utilizes various educational delivery methods to advance the practice of clinical disciplines to achieve quality, cost-effective support for patient/family outcomes within the organization and across populations.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Registered Nursing licensed in the State of Nebraska or eligible compact state - required
• Current Basic Life Support certification required or within first 3 months of hire
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification or within first 3 months of hire
• Pediatric Life Support certification or within first 3 months of hire
• In-depth knowledge of clinic, surgical services, medical-surgical, and emergency department environments required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Up to date knowledge of evidence-based practices and technologies
• Understanding of patient safety principles
• Effectively evaluating performance and providing constructive feedback
• Must be able to pass background check.
• We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing.
• Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Masters preferred.
• 5+ years of nursing experience preferred
• Learning Management System experience preferred
• Simulation education experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate education programs on new and evolving procedures, equipment, and/or technology to enhance outcomes.
• Participates and mentor's others in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental and organizational goals to include research and the quality improvement process to improve patient outcomes.
• Supports quality improvement standards; regulatory standards; patient safety standards; error prevention tools, methodologies, technologies, and resources.
• Designs, coordinates, facilitates, onboarding and orientation programs for licensed and unlicensed team members.
• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate processes to ensure team members meet established competency requirements.
• Demonstrate leadership by communicating effectively at all levels, participating in committees as needed and maintaining effective ongoing working relationships to promote a positive work environment.
• Maintain compliance with private, state, and federal regulations, including but not limited to OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Enhances professional growth by staying updated on industry trends, standards, advancements, regulations, policies, corporate initiatives, and current technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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