Educator (RN) Clinical NonExempt

Lifepoint Health • Henderson, NC

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About The Position

The Clinical Educator is responsible for developing, planning, implementing and organizing a variety of education activities including individual, department and hospital wide programs.  The Clinical Educator is responsible for orienting new hires and contractor for MPH Henderson and MPH Franklin. The Clinical Educator will assist with providing in-services, teaching AHA classes, and serving as a super user for a variety of equipment. The educator will train as a HWC instructor and teach that course on a regular basis. There are other responsibilities that are administrative such as building HealthStream accounts, assigning modules, filing, copying, and other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider
• Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider Instructor within 3 years of accepting or transferring into the position.
• Minimum Work Experience: 3-5 years of recent clinical experience with ongoing ability to demonstrate mastery of relevant clinical skills.
• Sufficient previous experience in adult education.
• ACLS and PALS Instructor within 2years
• Handle with Care within one year
• Proficient with computer and/or keyboarding skills required.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Utilizes excellent customer service skills at all times.
• Complies with Federal and State law and accrediting and licensing agencies at all times, to include but not limited to, the Joint Commission and federal compliance regulations.
• Develops/coordinates orientation of new employee and transferred employee with active on-going involvement in the orientation process and continuing education materials.
• Develops, manages, and coordinates education programs and conducts training related to the needs of the organization including State, Federal, and accreditation mandatory programs.
• Works closely with Patient Safety Officer and responds to identified system changes or other identified needs to promote quality and patient safety.
• Works closely with Quality Director in developing and maintaining the quality program and the education of staff.
• Assists in managing data collection to evaluate organizational outcomes and submits accurate data in a timely manner as required by regulatory agencies; or as part of any volunteer/collaborative initiative.
• Assists in implementation of department quality initiatives and analysis of outcome data. Analysis shares and assists the interpretation of outcome data with appropriate staff, medical staff, and customers. Facilitates any action as indicated for noted undesirable data and/or negative trends.
• Facilitates teambuilding and leadership development in assigned areas.
• Responds to change in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changes.
• Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities.
• Leads committees, work groups and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.
• Teaches content as needed and/or assigned within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation, staff development and/or safe practice.
• Performs managerial duties as needed, to support day to day activities, i.e., Kronos, daily productivity, etc.
• Responsible for planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of continuing education activities as appropriate to various accrediting bodies, as assigned.
• Complies with continuing education accrediting body requirements.
• Participates as instructor in specialty courses as assigned.
• Is a subject matter expert in area of expertise. Develops education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff. Maintains and evaluates these programs on an ongoing basis.
• Provides consultation to department managers and staff on the education process, job competencies, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Maintains clinical knowledge in assigned areas and active involvement with orientation, on-going education and quality audits and initiatives.
• Maintains working knowledge of learning management systems and other data management systems in the department.
• Promotes collaborative relationships among health care professionals in the region.
• Assists in department budget preparation; contains expenditure within budget.
• Assists in the maintenance of employer education records for all disciplines.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and professional conferences.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
• Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• FREE Parking!

What This Job Offers

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