Clinical Nurse Educator Perioperative

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) reports directly to the facility Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). The AVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice and the System Chief Nursing Officer also provide guidance. The CNE functions as an educator, facilitator, consultant, change agent, and leader, and participates in developing standardized educational initiatives for the facility and Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH). The role leads change to improve nursing practice and professional development, promotes a positive image, and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers. Travel to other ARH facilities may be required to provide education under the direction of facility and system nursing leadership.

The CNE assesses educational needs, develops and delivers evidence-based programs, coordinates nursing orientation and competency evaluation, and supports staff with clinical skills development and critical thinking. The role evaluates educational effectiveness, adapts teaching strategies to learner needs, supports education across ARH facilities, and oversees aspects of student nurse, clinical faculty, and Nurse Extern Program onboarding and compliance. The CNE also leads education-related committees, work groups, and projects and promotes professionalism, safety, and lifelong learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required, or a plan to obtain it within two years; experience may be substituted for education.
• Three years of nursing experience required; five years preferred. Education may be substituted for experience.
• At least one year of nursing education experience required; three or more years preferred.
• Current nursing licensure in Kentucky or West Virginia, depending on state of residency.
• Professional certification required, or a plan to obtain it within two years of employment.
• BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS required within six months of employment.
• PALS required within six months of employment.
• TNCC required within one year.
• ARH-adopted de-escalation training required within six months.
• Instructor designations in BLS, ACLS, PALS, de-escalation, and TNCC, and other designations as needed; each requires teaching a minimum of two courses annually.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nursing or Education.
• Five years of nursing experience.
• Three or more years of nursing education experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct educational needs assessments using a variety of methods and tools.
• Apply adult-learning principles when planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs, creating an organizational climate that supports learning.
• Coordinate and facilitate nursing orientation and competency evaluation for new staff, as well as training and education for new equipment and new or revised clinical care policies and protocols.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based educational programs and offerings using best practices and a variety of instructional techniques.
• Collaborate with the Community Chief Nursing Officer, local nursing leadership, and other disciplines to foster a robust educational environment, team building, and leadership development.
• Provide point-of-care assistance and support to develop nursing staff clinical skills and critical thinking.
• Evaluate educational program effectiveness using best practices.
• Adjust educational content and teaching strategies to learner needs, using various media and formats.
• Collaborate with and support ARH facilities in developing and delivering educational programs as directed by the facility CNO and/or AVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice.
• Attain, develop, and maintain educational and instructional expertise.
• Facilitate centralized nursing orientation.
• Oversee onboarding of student nurses and clinical faculty to ensure adherence to ARH and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee Nurse Extern Program compliance in collaboration with Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, and applicable Schools of Nursing.
• Respond to changes in nursing practice and develop programs to support those changes.
• Ensure educational programs align with organizational missions, values, and goals.
• Manage multiple roles and responsibilities flexibly and communicate across disciplines.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Model education, professionalism, excellence, safety, and lifelong learning.
• Lead committees, work groups, and/or projects related to educational activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level