Clinical Educator, Post-Acute, Full Time, Days

PIH Health • Los Angeles, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Educator is responsible for the development of the plan of education for the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) and the Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU). The Clinical Educator works with the Clinical Director to orient, educate, and train the TCU and ARU Staff in accordance with standards, regulations, and best practice, using a variety of teaching methods. Assists new and current staff in developing role clarity, professional role confidence, and proficiency. Operates as a change agent in the practice and learning environment and assists with staff and unit development. This role meets the regulatory requirements of the Director of Staff Development/DSD. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Proficient communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge required to understand, guide, and support educational system processes.
• Clinical competence.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate educational programs and processes.
• Detail oriented and able to operate independently.
• Ability to demonstrate teaching/learning strategies.
• Principles of patient/family teaching.

Responsibilities

• Development of the plan of education for the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) and the Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU).
• Orient, educate, and train the TCU and ARU Staff in accordance with standards, regulations, and best practice, using a variety of teaching methods.
• Assist new and current staff in developing role clarity, professional role confidence, and proficiency.
• Operate as a change agent in the practice and learning environment.
• Assist with staff and unit development.
• Meet the regulatory requirements of the Director of Staff Development/DSD.
• Deliver effective and dynamic education to patients and staff.
• Assess patient/staff learning needs and recommend programs to meet those needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed