Clinical Nurse Educator

University Healthcare Alliance•Menlo Park, ME

2d•$68 - $90

About The Position

We are looking for someone to join our Clinical Practice and Education team as a Registered Nurse Clinical Educator. The RN Clinical Educator coordinates and implements staff education, orientation, and competencies in alignment with regulatory requirements, organizational strategic initiatives, and evidence-based practice across all clinical specialties within Stanford Medicine Partners. The RN Clinical Educator provides education inclusive of both clinical performance and electronic health record documentation. The RN Clinical Educator performs a variety of tasks to improve the quality of care for all patients through education. Specific tasks include conducting clinic-based needs assessments, developing course/program curriculum, and evaluating and revising educational curriculum. In addition, the RN Clinical Educator will facilitate staff professional development, participate in applicable committees and workgroups, assist with problem-solving and critical thinking, and serve as resource for other clinical staff as a role model for CI-Care. As a clinical resource, the RN Clinical Education routinely has access and knowledge of confidential, sensitive information requiring discretion and independent judgement. To be a successful nurse educator, this individual must be is a motivate and dedicated teacher who stays current with nursing research and evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (may be in progress).
3 - 5 years of recent relevant clinical experience.
Proficiency in electronic health records software.
CA-RN (Registered Nurse)
BLS - Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
Clinical education experience preferred.
Broad knowledge of clinical nursing, including current trends, safety precaution policies, equipment, electronic healthcare records (EHR) management software, accrediting agency standards, and local/state/federal regulations.
Working understanding of adult teaching/learning theories and program assessment, program design, and evaluation processes.
General knowledge of the scope of practice, evidence-based practices, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Patients' Bill of Rights.
Attention to detail with time management and organization skills with the ability to work with a high degree of initiative and independence.
Possesses solid written and public speaking skills, including the ability to explain clearly and professionally medical, technical, or sensitive information to diverse audiences.
Intermediate knowledge of word processing, presentation, and email software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, in addition to a working understanding of Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Captivate, HealthStream and Epic, and an aptitude for learning new programs.
Work independently, as well as be part of a team, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Prioritize and delegate assignments under varied and urgent conditions while working within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across departments, clinics, and organization boundaries.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and performs educational activities that promote the competency and development of Stanford Medication Partners (“SMP”) staff, including orientation, competency validation, remediation, in-service, and continuing education.
Assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs in response to health care demands, trends, identified learning needs, organizational and clinic goals, quality improvement measures, risk management, regulatory changes, and compliancy criteria.
Designs educational offerings (courses, simulations, programs) using processes and methodologies that incorporate the principles of adult education and learning styles.
Directs the delivery of education for new employee orientation, conducts competency assessments, facilitates ongoing development, and establishes courses and programs based on annual needs assessments and educational compliancy requirements.
Facilitates a welcoming, supportive environment to new associates.
Coordinates market education opportunities to deploy system programs and initiatives, ensuring the adoption of company standards, clinical best practices, and electronic health care record documentation (i.e., new employee orientation, clinical onboarding program, etc.)
Collaborates with local and system leadership to determine market specific educational needs to achieve desired organizational outcomes.
Delivers education activities that validate, develop, maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills of clinical staff.
Maintains educational and competency records.
Develops collaborative relationships with various groups internally and externally, including clinical and support staff, other departments, clinical management, and SMP clinical educators.
Promotes staff competency and elevates clinical practice to deliver top decile quality care.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.