Clinical Nurse Educator Full Time Days-8064

Kingman Healthcare•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator works under the direction of the Director of Education and the Chief Nursing Officer to provide continuing clinical education to staff. The role serves as an educational and informational resource, supports continuous process improvement, and promotes a positive, respectful, and professional work environment. The educator is expected to model KHI’s mission, vision, values, and behavioral expectations; maintain patient and staff confidentiality; and provide care with kindness and compassion. The position facilitates clinical education, staff orientation, competency development, and patient education. It assesses learning needs, develops and delivers educational programs, supports evidence-based changes in nursing practice, and evaluates the effectiveness of education activities. The role may also support continuing education accreditation activities as a Nurse Planner or Primary Nurse Planner if appointed by management. The job description applies to all KHI facilities, and duties may change as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
At least 3 years of experience directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities.
Current RN license in Arizona or a compact state.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
BLS Instructor certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 6 months of hire.
Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
ACLS Instructor certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 6 months of hire.
Current PALS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
PALS Instructor certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 6 months of hire.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer literacy.
Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to assist with movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 pounds.
Ability to care for patients with infectious diseases.
Ability to distinguish appropriate colors and consistently reach and/or work above and below shoulder level.
For Primary Nurse Planner designation, a registered nurse must have at least a master’s degree in nursing and education or experience in education or adult learning.
For Nurse Planner designation, a registered nurse must have at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nursing.
Current certification in the area of specialization.
One year of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Provide continuing clinical education to staff under the direction of the Director of Education and Chief Nursing Officer.
Assist with staff orientation and training, including clinical-based orientation for new nursing staff in assigned areas.
Facilitate staff and patient education, including culturally sensitive patient education and education for discharge planning and healthcare consumers.
Integrate patient safety into orientation programs, education programs, and the work environment.
Assist in coordinating the annual KHI Safety Fair.
Maintain clinical competence in the area of specialty and perform and educate staff on the key responsibilities in the Registered Nurse position description for assigned areas.
Assess educational needs and facilitate nursing education related to clinical practice, new products and equipment, national patient safety goals, and core measures.
Plan, implement, and evaluate strategies to improve nursing care delivery; participate in quality improvement activities for assigned clinical areas as requested.
Participate in a Nursing Shared Leadership Council.
Collaborate in evaluating nursing orientation curriculum and content, identify staff education needs, and coordinate clinical education for assigned areas.
Conduct education programs that meet competency assessment requirements and regulatory standards.
Provide ongoing education on clinical documentation processes and use appropriate technology to support staff education.
Adapt and present information to learners’ abilities and needs.
Develop, plan, present, and evaluate educational activities that promote staff competence and high-quality, cost-effective care.
Use evidence-based approaches when nursing practice changes are required and facilitate staff adaptation to those changes.
Serve as a resource to nursing staff, nursing students, and other healthcare personnel in developing knowledge and skills related to nursing care.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional conduct, effective communication, teamwork, and responsiveness.
If appointed as a Nurse Planner or Primary Nurse Planner, assist with planning, implementing, tracking, evaluating, and documenting continuing education activities in accordance with ANCC standards and guidelines.