Clinical Staff Educator - Shared position with Women's & Children's as RN

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Educator functions as an expert clinical nurse and lead preceptor for assigned clinical areas and departments. Collaborates with nursing leadership to assess the education and training needs of staff in assigned clinical areas and departments. Plans, organizes, directs, and executes educational initiatives that lead to quality patient outcomes and care delivery. Participates in organization wide education activities and rollouts. Join us. Join great. Join the dynamic team at Great Plains Health and be a part of something truly exceptional. At Great Plains Health, we embody a culture defined by authenticity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to listening to both our patients and each other. As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community. Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day. We are rooted in passion. We pursue excellence, innovation and world-class quality every day. Here, you'll find a team that works together in the interest of unmatched patient care. You'll find positive attitudes, advanced technology and a collegial culture. You'll find an appreciation for the healthcare roles and a commitment to professional growth. Here, you’ll find purpose and connection in an independent hospital driven to inspire health and healing by putting our patients first—always.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required; BSN/BA required (or enrollment in a program with a written plan for completion); MSN or equivalent strongly preferred.
Current Nebraska Sate License as a Registered Nurse.
BLS, ACLS and/or other certification specific to assigned clinical areas, departments, and specialties.

Nice To Haves

MSN or equivalent strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as an expert clinical nurse and lead preceptor for assigned clinical areas and departments.
Plans, organizes, directs, and executes educational initiatives that lead to evidenced based patient outcomes and care delivery and that the patient outcomes and care delivery meet regulatory requirements.
Collaborates with nursing leadership to assess the education and training needs of staff in assigned clinical areas and departments as well as participation in hospital wide education activities.
Monitors effectiveness of initial orientation and on-going staff development.
Helps establish, implement, and support competency based orientation, ongoing competency education, and evaluation of education programs.
Works with nursing leadership to ensure that qualified staff meet the ever changing demands of assigned clinical areas and departments.
Labor costs to be controlled by focusing energies on retaining and maintain qualified staff.
Identifies and facilitates technology advances in the delivery of care for assigned clinical areas and departments.
Provides staff education and ongoing expertise with implementation of new technology.
Acts as clinical educator and researcher for staff as well as the patients and their families/significant others in the assigned clinical areas and departments.
Assumes accountability and responsibility in assuring that skills and knowledge of the populations served in the assigned clinical areas and departments is up to date and of the highest clinical standards and evidence basis.
Possesses demonstrated skill in problem analysis, project management, and oral/written presentations.
Other duties as assigned with heightened emphasis on duties that pertain to enhancing the patient experience through direct bedside education of staff and patients in the assigned clinical areas and departments.