Temporary Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Services
About The Position
Jefferson Healthcare is looking for a temporary Clinical Nurse Educator to join our Surgical Services Team. In this vital role, you will develop and coordinate educational programs for surgical services staff, oversee new employee orientation in the department, and customize training for all experience levels, from new graduates to seasoned professionals. You will also provide continuing education and serve as a resource for clinical instruction and program development. Collaborating with leadership and interdisciplinary teams, you'll ensure training meets evolving healthcare standards while contributing to policy development and quality assurance. If you are passionate about education and improving clinical competency to promote excellence in patient care, we invite you to apply! What this role is about: Develops and operationalizes effective methods of educating patient care staff focused on knowledge, skills, and attitudes requisite for safe, competent, and effective patient care practice Identifies need, develops and offers specific education programs relevant to needs assessment and identified gaps in knowledge for assigned areas Collaborate with nursing leadership, managers, and preceptors to assess learning needs and tailor educational support Promotes evidence-based nursing practice through assessment, dissemination of information, analysis of practice, coaching, and mentoring Manages factors related to safety and effectiveness in planning and delivery of professional development activities Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the competency-based education model, incorporating competency assessment into all educational activities Appreciates differences in learning styles, cultures, and generational differences of learners participating in educational activities and develops activities to enhance participation and learning
Requirements
- Current Washington State RN license in good standing required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or relevant degree required
- Current BLS and ACLS required
- Minimum five years of acute nursing care experience required
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree in Nursing, Education, or related specialty preferred
- Previous experience as a clinical educator preferred
- Advanced current certification preferred for specific patient population: PALS, ENPC, TNCC, ANA Med-Surg. NRP, Wound Care, Conscious Sedation
Responsibilities
- Develops and operationalizes effective methods of educating patient care staff focused on knowledge, skills, and attitudes requisite for safe, competent, and effective patient care practice
- Identifies need, develops and offers specific education programs relevant to needs assessment and identified gaps in knowledge for assigned areas
- Collaborate with nursing leadership, managers, and preceptors to assess learning needs and tailor educational support
- Promotes evidence-based nursing practice through assessment, dissemination of information, analysis of practice, coaching, and mentoring
- Manages factors related to safety and effectiveness in planning and delivery of professional development activities
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the competency-based education model, incorporating competency assessment into all educational activities
- Appreciates differences in learning styles, cultures, and generational differences of learners participating in educational activities and develops activities to enhance participation and learning
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 15% additional rate in lieu of benefits
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
