Educator-Clinical

Loma Linda University Health•Loma Linda, CA

16d

About The Position

The Educator-Clinical conveys basic through advanced knowledge in their field of expertise and conducts organized, relevant, competency-based orientation and education programs for new and existing staff. Programs are based on individualized learning needs, department functions, and the patient population served. The role applies adult learning principles, adapts education to generational differences, works alongside staff to train and assess progress, and provides real-time feedback that turns successes and failures into learning opportunities. The Educator-Clinical uses engaging team-building education methods to develop a high-performing team committed to accountability, empowerment, and evidence-based care. The role supports new nursing hires in transitioning into the department, collaborates with Staff Development colleagues and clinical educators to plan programs and standardize materials and processes, and serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor. The position supports nursing professional governance groups in meeting nursing excellence standards for Magnet Recognition and presents specialty-related lectures for Staff Development programs. Other duties may be assigned as needed. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in five eight-hour shifts per week. Work on weekends and holidays may be required based on operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Three years of clinical nursing experience in the primary area of specialty.
Substantial knowledge of clinical practice specialty, nursing scope of practice, adult learning principles, medical staff structure, legal aspects of care, and evidence-based clinical practice standards.
Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations, accreditation, quality, patient safety, performance improvement methodologies, data management, and statistical analysis.
Professional competency and ability to develop and champion clinical outcome improvements in a multi-initiative organization with competing priorities.
Ability to work effectively with physician, nursing, administrative, and ancillary staff and gain cooperation and support from licensed and unlicensed staff.
Ability to use necessary computers and software and troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; follow and enforce policies consistently; remain calm and courteous under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and by telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math; manage multiple assignments; work under pressure; solve problems; organize and prioritize workload; recall information accurately; and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear general conversation and workplace or patient-care sounds; see sufficiently to read screens and documents; and discern temperature variances through touch.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.
Other certifications and competencies required by the unit/department-specific Plan for Providing Care.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science Degree in Nursing.
Effective communication in Spanish.
National Certification in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Conduct orientation and competency-based education programs for new and existing staff, tailored to individual learning needs, department functions, and the patient population.
Apply adult learning principles and adapt education methods as needed for generational differences.
Train staff alongside them, assess progress toward learning outcomes and performance standards, and provide real-time feedback.
Use engaging team-building education methods to support accountability, empowerment, and evidence-based care.
Facilitate new nursing hires’ transition into the department workforce and practice setting.
Collaborate with Staff Development colleagues and clinical educators to plan programs based on needs assessments, reduce duplication, and standardize educational materials and processes.
Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor for staff and influence performance in alignment with the nursing strategic plan, vision, and organizational values.
Support professional governance groups in attaining nursing excellence standards for maintaining Magnet Recognition.
Present clinical specialty lectures for programs coordinated by Staff Development.
Perform other duties as needed.