Clinical Educator - Full Time

WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC•Gardnerville, NV

About The Position

Clinical Educator - Full Time RETENTION BONUS ELIGIBLE! RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE! POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Educator owns the design, implementation and outcomes of hospital-wide clinical programs, non-clinical education, and accountability to the education component of regulatory and quality initiatives. has responsibility for development of education programs to include assessing, organizing, coordinating, implementing, instructing and evaluating specific educational programs for clinical staff. This position acts as a clinical resource for nursing/clinical departments.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree in nursing required, Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of five years nursing experience and two years teaching and curriculum development experience preferred.
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Nevada. Current BLS and ACLS certification.
A.H.A. BLS and ACLS Instructor Certification required within 90 days.
Must possess effective communication skills, ability to relate well with people, problem solve and to motivate others.

Responsibilities

Independently implements and sustains hospital-wide programs with accountability to outcomes.
Collaborates with leadership team, recommending best practices and latest standards for education.
Accountable for Joint Commission readiness and education standard preparation and sustainment.
Demonstrates a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous improvement in the delivery of quality patient care.
Assists department managers in the development, implementation, and evaluation of ongoing education programs which ensure quality nursing care consistent with the hospital’s mission.
Develops, coordinates, and maintains Clinical Orientation Day for designated clinical team members (RNs).
Develops, provides and maintains C.E. home studies in area(s) of practice to be made available through the Education Department as needed. Maintains active CEU provider status.
Provides continuing education programs for all nursing departments in accordance with the individual departmental needs.
Maintains the status of A.H.A. program coordinator for BLS and ACLS.
Serve as consultant to managers and employees as needed, especially related to competency-based education.
Supervises and evaluates conduct and skills of students assigned to specific staff development programs.
Demonstrates working knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, including C.E. regulations.
Utilizes the research process in program development.
Utilizes appropriate resources to maintain a current knowledge base in areas of responsibilities.
Oversees Preceptor Program development and maintenance.
Facilitates and coordinates in-service programs as needed.
Coordinates and conducts departmental/interdepartmental mock codes annually.
Supports Education Coordinator as secondary RQI administrator, General Orientation facilitator.
Collaborates with clinical departments to conduct annual nursing skills fair.
Collaborate with administrative and clinical personnel to identify the learning needs of each department and their clinical staff.
Daisy Program Coordinator.
Clinical Ladder Program Coordinator, under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
RN Apprentice Program Coordinator.
New Graduate RN Residency Program Coordinator.

Benefits

RETENTION BONUS ELIGIBLE!
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!
NO STATE INCOME TAX
Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
Vanguard 401(k) with match.
Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA).
Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
Nevada 529 College Fund.
Unum Employee Assistance Program.
Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder & HRSA Loan Repayment Program (for qualifying positions).
Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+.
Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
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