Clinical Nurse Educator
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse Educator coordinates nursing staff orientation and education to ensure staff have the skills and knowledge needed to provide quality patient care. The role assesses staff competency, identifies development needs, and designs targeted in-service training. It promotes patient-centered care and effective, cost-conscious use of health resources. The educator develops and maintains staff education programs, coordinates individualized nursing orientations and continuing education, supports clinical practice, and collaborates with training and compliance colleagues. The position also stays current with developments in the field and participates in meetings, seminars, conferences, and policy review. A flexible schedule is available to accommodate trainees on day and night shifts.
Requirements
- Graduate of a National League of Nursing (NLN)-accredited school of nursing.
- At least two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
- Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.
- Certified as a Basic Life Support Instructor and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a health care provider.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing education or another related healthcare or education field.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an effective staff education program, including planning and coordinating individualized orientations for nursing staff and facilitating continuing education programs.
- Coordinate hospital-wide employee orientation and implement educational programs for nursing staff, assessing and documenting ongoing competence.
- Serve as a clinical practice resource to nurses and ensure staff competencies are met.
- Collaborate with the Training Coordinator and Performance Improvement and Compliance Administrator to schedule education classes and ensure adequate care and documentation.
- Attend seminars and conferences to stay current with trends and developments in the field.
- Participate in meetings, facilitate training affiliation agreements with local nursing schools, and review and revise policies as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- DailyPay
- Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program, including free counseling and health coaching
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program with fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
