CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse Educator provides staff nurse development through education, consultation, facilitation, change and research. The CNE supports the development of the bedside nurse and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence and the delivery of evidence based nursing practice. This is to occur through the education process of ongoing education needs assessments, annual development of clinical education plans and the implementation of the plans, continuing education availability effective orientation programs and ongoing evaluations of nurse competency, plans and programs. The CNE is instrumental in creating a professional nursing climate at BMH and in assisting to meet the diverse needs of our patients. Clinical Nurse Educator reports to the VP of Patient Care Services. The CNE and the VPPCS will meet regularly. The VPPCS has final approval of annual orientation and education plans based on annual needs assessments and program evaluations.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing.
- Minimum five years current medical-surgical and/or critical care experience; demonstrated communication, teaching and mentoring skills; demonstrated expert practice skills; working knowledge of CMS, CoP and evidence-based practices.
- Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont.
- Demonstrated problem solving/prevention skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital based clinical education experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Mentoring and teaching current and future nursing students.
- Designing, delivering, and evaluating educational curricula.
- Writing and reviewing educational material, like textbooks.
- Documenting the students' progress and advising them on their educational journey.
- Researching and remaining up-to-date on clinical practices.
- Developing patient care plans and assisting patients with their clinical needs.
- Educating the technical and patient care staff in using new technology.
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What This Job Offers
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
