Clinical Educator- Geauga & Portage Med/Surg

University Hospitals • Chardon, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The clinical educator provides and evaluates clinical education for licensed and unlicensed staff on all shifts and facilitates evidenced-based practice. This role involves collaborating with unit leadership to ensure staff competency, supporting leadership by facilitating staff’s adherence to accreditation standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines. The educator exhibits leadership skills and the ability to coach and develop staff to maintain and promote quality and affect change. They work collaboratively with the Department of Nursing Education and Professional Development to identify learning needs, develop and implement educational strategies, and participate in learning effectiveness evaluation. The role adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Practice in Nursing Professional Development roles established by the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) to include: Educator, Consultant, Researcher, Facilitator, Change Agent, and Leader. The clinical educator also provides patient care as required. Additional responsibilities include performing other duties as assigned, complying with all policies and standards, and abiding by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• 3+ years of Med/Surg RN clinical experience
• Experience with education, teaching in clinical setting
• Ability to prioritize initiatives (Required proficiency)
• Problem solve and think critically (Required proficiency)
• Open to new ways of thinking (Required proficiency)
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups (Required proficiency)
• Able to coach and develop others (Required proficiency)
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of standards within area of nursing expertise. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of JC/CMS accreditation requirements (Required proficiency)
• Working knowledge of the use of established clinical and preceptorship models in the development of clinical education programs (Required proficiency)
• Advanced nursing skills and knowledge in area of specialty (Required proficiency)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment. (Required proficiency)
• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Certification in a specialty clinical area or nursing professional development (Required within 1 Year)

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Nursing or related field (Preferred)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with unit leadership to ensure staff competency upon hire and annually.
• Supports leadership by facilitating staff’s adherence to accreditation standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Exhibits leadership skills and ability to coach and develop staff to maintain and promote quality and affect change.
• Works collaboratively with the Department of Nursing Education and Professional Development to identify learning needs, develop and implement educational strategies, and participate in learning effectiveness evaluation.
• Adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Practice in Nursing Professional Development roles established by the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) to include: Educator, Consultant, Researcher, Facilitator, Change Agent, and Leader.
• Provides patient care as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

What This Job Offers

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