Clinical Practice Educator Center for Clinical Excellence

Valleywise Health•Phoenix, AZ

20h

About The Position

Valleywise Health is seeking a Med/Surg Clinical Practice Educator for its Center for Clinical Excellence. The position supports care for a diverse population across the lifespan and all acuities in an academic teaching medical center. The educator mentors employees who are new to nursing, new to a service, or learning new skills, and oversees the RN new graduate program, preceptor program, and education for float pool and observation unit staff. The educator supports onboarding, orientation, professional growth, continuing education, and ongoing staff development. This includes developing orientation curricula to maintain staff competency and foster positive clinical learning and professional development environments. The role works collaboratively with the clinical practice team and leadership to support high-quality patient care. A strong medical/surgical care background is ideal. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing and at least three years of progressively responsible RN clinical practice or clinical educator/instructor experience. A master’s degree in nursing and professional nursing certification are preferred. A current qualifying Arizona or compact RN license and BLS certification from the American Heart Association are required; BLS Instructor certification is required within six months of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing.
At least three years of progressively responsible RN clinical practice or clinical educator/instructor experience demonstrating a strong understanding of required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Current, valid Arizona RN license, temporary Arizona RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for the current state of practice, in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
BLS issued by the American Heart Association upon hire.
BLS Instructor certification within six months of hire.
Ability to lead others and work autonomously and in group settings.
Flexibility and ability to adjust schedules to meet organizational needs and manage time and stress effectively.
Effective problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
Ability to remain calm and customer focused during stressful situations.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records, and learning management systems.
Ability to lead groups to achieve improvement outcomes and handle multiple complex projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional behavior and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work with culturally diverse people.
Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing.
Professional nursing certification, such as Nurse Professional Development or a clinical-area-specific certification (e.g., ONS).
Strong medical/surgical care background.
Bilingual skills.
Additional life support instructor or other certifications may be required depending on areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Mentor nurses and other employees who are new to nursing, a service, or a skill set.
Oversee the RN new graduate program and preceptor program.
Provide education for float pool staff and observation unit staff.
Support staff onboarding, orientation, professional growth, continuing education, and ongoing development.
Develop orientation curricula to support staff competency and clinical learning.
Assess staff competence and continuing education needs.
Develop programs to support professional growth for new graduate nurses, preceptors, observation unit staff, IRP, and float pool staff.
Collaborate with the clinical practice team and leadership to support patient care delivery.
Lead groups toward improvement outcomes and manage multiple complex projects.