Clinical Nurse Educator, Home Health

Sutter Health•Novato, CA

2d•$75 - $105•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator, Home Health will coordinate and perform educational activities that promote the competency and development of Sutter Health's nursing staff. This includes orientation, competency validation, in-service, and continuing education. The role involves assessing, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing educational programs in response to healthcare demands, trends, identified learning needs, department goals, quality improvement measures, risk management, regulatory changes, and compliancy criteria. The educator will design educational offerings using principles of adult education and learning styles, direct the delivery of education for nursing orientation, conduct competency assessments, facilitate ongoing development, and establish courses and programs based on annual needs assessments and educational compliancy requirements. They will maintain educational and competency records in compliance with various standards and regulations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
RN-Registered Nurse of California OR CNS-Clinical Nurse Specialist
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DL-Valid Drivers License
AUTO-Automobile Insurance
5 years recent relevant experience.
Broad knowledge of clinical nursing, including current trends, safety precaution policies, equipment, electronic healthcare records (EHR) management software, accrediting agency standards, and local/state/federal regulations.
Working understanding of adult teaching/learning theories and program assessment, program design, promotion and marketing implementation and evaluation processes.
General knowledge of the scope of practice, evidence-based practices, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Patients’ Bill of Rights.
Attention to detail with time management and organization skills with the ability to work with a high degree of initiative and independence.
Possesses solid written and public speaking skills, including the ability to clearly and professionally explain medical, technical, or sensitive information to diverse audiences.
Intermediate knowledge of word processing, presentation, and email software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, in addition to a working understanding of Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Captivate, HealthStream and Epic, and an aptitude for learning new programs.
Work independently, as well as be part of a team, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Prioritize and delegate assignments under varied and urgent conditions while working within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Identify and solve complex problems based on the analysis of multiple sources of information while providing new perspectives on existing solutions.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI).

Nice To Haves

Experience as an educator or preceptor RN, preferable in a Home Health environment.
Oasis experience
COS-C (Certificate for OASIS Specialist-Clinical) within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Coordinates and performs educational activities that promote the competency and development of Sutter Health's nursing staff, including orientation, competency validation, in-service, and continuing education.
Assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates nursing educational programs in response to health care demands, trends, identified learning needs, department goals, quality improvement measures, risk management, regulatory changes, and compliancy criteria.
Designs educational offerings (courses, simulations, programs) using processes and methodologies that incorporate the principles of adult education and learning styles.
Directs the delivery of education for nursing orientation, conducts competency assessments, facilitates ongoing development, and establishes courses and programs based on annual needs assessments and educational compliancy requirements.
Delivers education activities that validate, develop, maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills of nursing staff.
Maintains educational and competency records in compliance with hospital, Department of Healthcare Services (DHS), Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), The Joint Commission (TJC), and the Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ) standards.
Develop collaborative relationships with various groups internally and externally, including clinical and support staff, other departments, management, Sutter Health clinical nurse educators, college staff, regional CPR training program coordinators, and regulatory agencies to coordinate educational needs and ensure compliance.