Clinical Educator

Air Methods•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$81,525 - $122,250

About The Position

The Clinical Educator evaluates clinical compliance and quality across clinical operations and coordinates local orientation and recurrent continuing education for clinical crew members in the assigned area. The role develops and oversees training to help crew members achieve and maintain required competencies, creates scenario-based and clinical content for new hires and current team members, mentors clinicians on clinical education plans, and supports accreditation and reaccreditation. The Clinical Educator also serves as a clinical expert and participates in air medical research. The position covers California, Arizona, and Nevada. It has no supervisory responsibilities and requires travel of up to 75%, with some travel occurring on Saturdays. Regular scheduled attendance is an essential function. The position may participate in and rotate as administrator on call for specialty equipment and high-risk patient populations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN), and five or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four or more years of previous flight experience.
Two or more years of education or instructor experience.
Meet Flight Nurse or Flight Paramedic qualifications, including specialty certification, in compliance with CAMTS standards.
CFRN or FP-C certification required.
Hold at least one current instructor card, such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, PHTLS, ITLS, TNCC, or TNATC.
Obtain instructor status for all required AHA courses (BLS, ACLS, and PALS) within three months of hire into the position.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate at all levels.
Professional, team-oriented attitude.
Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment involving multiple projects, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to navigate and communicate in a complex environment and foster achievement across multiple disciplines of education and development.
Ability to interact with all disciplines ethically, consistently, fairly, promptly, appropriately, and decisively in accordance with organizational policies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficiency in Smartsheet or other software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-fidelity simulation.
Subject-matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: ventilation, airway management, mechanical circulatory devices, resuscitation, high-risk obstetrics, pediatrics, or neonatal management.

Responsibilities

Lead and assist the Regional Clinical Education Manager (RCEM) with new employee orientation, including overseeing schedules and base assignments, providing leadership and serving as a role model to orientees and preceptors, and developing area-specific training on local protocols and procedures.
Work with the RCEM and Regional Clinical Director (RCD) to oversee new employees’ clinical preceptorship.
Collaborate with the area RCEM and RCD to maintain shared educational resources for regional flight crews and support improved clinical quality.
Teach and assist in simulation labs, invasive labs, and other learning technology programs to evaluate and enhance clinical skills for new and experienced team members.
Lead the development of content and continuing education requirements to maintain compliance and quality with accrediting, regulating, and credentialing agencies.
Support implementation of management decisions affecting air medical practice in the clinical area; plan educational programs for new and changing programs of care; and assist with policy and procedure development as requested.
Develop simulation and other learning technology scenarios to improve clinical competency and learning at different stages.
Evaluate clinical performance using objective, evidence-based methods; apply measurement instruments and statistical analysis, seeking consultation as needed; and use findings to support ongoing improvement.
Assist the RCEM, RCD, and Director of Clinical Education in assessing regional and acquired-program education requirements, including didactic and clinical training, certifications, specialty equipment, and training.
Lead annual competency training and protocol testing, and provide initial training on new medical equipment and procedures.
Develop and revise medical standards and guidelines in collaboration with the RCEM, Director of Clinical Education, RCD, and Medical Director(s).
Assist with maintaining accreditation and achieving successful reaccreditation.
Develop region-specific guidance for the Training Blueprint with the RCEM.
Accept committee and workgroup appointments and actively participate to affect change in patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular scheduled attendance.
Participate in and rotate administrator-on-call duties for specialty equipment and high-risk patient populations.