Clinical Nurse Educator-Emergency Department

Honorhealth

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator provides clinical and nursing professional expertise as an educator, leader, consultant, facilitator, change agent and researcher to support the organization in the provision of quality patient care by helping to ensure the clinical competence of nursing staff and foster the delivery of evidence-based nursing practice. The Educator uses evidence-based practices and research that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to care for patients in the assigned areas including quality improvement, safety, and regulatory/accreditation requirements, and outcomes evaluation of programs, projects, education and training. The Educator collaborates with the leadership team and staff regarding patient care and staff performance issues, participates in setting standards, and maintains knowledge and skills in assigned area(s). The Educator advances and leads educational practices based on the HonorHealth Nursing Professional Practice Model, strategic plan and in accordance with the Association of Nursing Professional Development's Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing Practice.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Education or Nursing OR currently enrolled in final year of MSN or M Ed Program - Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree BSN - Required
• 3 years As a direct patient care RN - Required
• Certification in ANCC approved nursing specialty or nursing professional development - if not on hire achieves within twelve (12) months of accepting the position - Required
• Nursing/RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona Upon Hire - Required

Nice To Haves

• 3 years Clinical nursing experience in area of assignment (e.g., ED, Critical Care, Med-Surg, OB, etc) - Preferred
• Experience instructing or training in a healthcare setting - Preferred
• Other Post Masters Certificate in Nursing Education - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports the ongoing development of staff through coaching, mentoring, and role modeling.
• Collaborates with members of leadership team in providing appropriate educational opportunities for licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Maintains accountability for independent educator practice, schedule and work produced.
• Attends and constructively participates in employee education, department meetings and/or in-services as scheduled or directed.
• Completes a continuing education needs assessment using staff surveys, outcome metrics, regulatory standards, and other data for area of assignment.
• Plans, develops, conducts, and evaluates mandatory and elective education and on-the-job training programs.
• Evaluates the impact of educational programs on improving patient care, quality, cost, and experience.
• Teaches content as needed and/or assigned in formal and informal settings.
• Regularly teaches or facilitates new hire orientation, clinical academies, residency, mentor, and preceptor programs.
• Assists in dissemination of quality measures, educates staff on quality methodology, and implementation of performance improvement activities.
• Researches and implements new educational information and/or appraises evidence and synthesizes key findings.

Benefits

• Diverse benefits portfolio for full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree