Clinical Nurse Educator - Inpatient Rehab | Mary Free Bed at UoM Sparrow

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

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

The educator assesses learning needs, creates and delivers education, evaluates outcomes, documents education in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements, and collaborates with peers, interdisciplinary colleagues, and academic partners. The role also supports evidence-based practice, nursing goals and strategic initiatives, ethical educational practice, and professional development in an effective learning environment for diverse adult learners.

Requirements

• Current State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) certification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Competence using 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

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

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 agencies.
• Collaborate with peers, interdisciplinary colleagues, and academic partners to achieve desired outcomes.
• 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 opportunities.
• Participate in initiatives that support 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