CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator develops, plans, and implements educational activities to advance nursing associates’ competency and professional development. The role requires competence in career development, education, and project management. In accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the educator’s work includes educator and facilitator, academic liaison, change agent and team member, researcher and consultant, leader and communicator, and collaborator, advisor, and mentor.

The educator assesses learning needs and develops and presents orientation, in-service, and continuing education. They use evaluation data to revise education, document activities according to policy and regulatory requirements, collaborate with peers and academic and interdisciplinary partners, and contribute to committees and strategic initiatives. The role also supports evidence-based practice changes, integrates research and ethical principles into education, fosters an effective learning environment for diverse adult learners, and models lifelong learning and professional development.

Requirements

• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Medical, surgical, and/or intermediate bedside experience within the previous 3 years.
• Clinical education or teaching experience within the previous 3 years.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Interpersonal skills for effective communication.
• Accountability for professional development and maintenance of competencies.
• Excellent attendance.
• Project and time management skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and manage conflict.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in a specialty area or nursing professional development.
• BLS instructor qualification.
• Master of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess associates’ learning needs and develop, plan, and present orientation, in-service, and continuing education.
• Use evaluation data to revise education and achieve desired outcomes.
• Document education in accordance with policy and regulatory agency requirements.
• Collaborate with peers, interdisciplinary colleagues, and academic partners.
• Participate in committees, task forces, projects, and planning meetings.
• Act as a change agent to facilitate evidence-based practice changes that promote positive outcomes.
• Integrate research and evidence-based practice into nursing education.
• Participate in initiatives supporting nursing goals and the strategic plan.
• Incorporate the Transformational Model into nursing education and appropriate initiatives.
• Integrate ethical principles into educational activities.
• Create an effective learning environment for a diverse adult learner population.
• Model lifelong learning and support other nurses’ professional development.

What This Job Offers

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