EMS Clinical Educator

Capital Health (US)•Wilmore, KY

1d•$32 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, promotes, coordinates, implements and evaluates education activities according to Capital Health (CH) standards and policies. Promotes a continuous learning environment that supports ongoing staff development for assigned clinical areas. Uses effective communication to promote a positive environment. Demonstrates advanced level of expertise through collaborative activities within and outside Capital Health (CH). Functions as a clinical resource in patient care activities. Generates evaluation data for education and staff performance.

Requirements

MS or MSN. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Three years' experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care healthcare facility.
Some previous teaching experience.
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
Registered Nurse - NJ
Requires ATCN or TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)
Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation, Hospital at Home
Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services
Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and classroom techniques.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

If hired on the mother/Baby Unit, IBCLC is required within one year.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the development of orientation plans for the unit based healthcare providers. Individualizes the orientation plan based on the experience level and learning needs of the orientee.
Assists department manager to update and monitor the orientation process and monitors and evaluates the progress of orientees.
Demonstrates effective teaching skills and uses a variety of instructional methods/teaching strategies.
Plans, coordinates and presents programs to meet the assessed learning needs of healthcare providers, patients and community as applicable.
Exercises discretion and judgement when providing educational opportunities at times and places needed.
Evaluates program outcome effectiveness based on the relevance and appropriateness of educational materials.
Disseminates information about relevant learning offerings within and outside CH.
Integrates information regarding evidence-based practice and CH regulatory standards in educational activities.
Participates in developing, updating and maintaining educational materials.
Develops education programs incorporating aspects of cultural diversity of population served in a collaborative environment.
Demonstrates knowledge of current healthcare standards and a commitment to quality patient care.
Functions as a resource in an advising and guiding role.
Assists staff, preceptors, and orientees in work-related activities as needed.
Functions as a role model for proper infection control practices.
Assists with ensuring compliance with JCAHO, DOH, Magnet and other regulatory agency standards.
Participates in the evaluation of performance improvement and regulatory requirement data collection.
Develops and updates standards, objectives, policies and procedures utilizing evidence-based practice.
Participates in the resolution of clinical issues requiring educational intervention.
Facilitates the critical thinking of healthcare providers to promote best practice.
Assesses the learning needs and promotes the participation in performance improvement and regulatory requirement data collection.
Assists with competency development needs.
Participates in departmental quality improvement and in hospital-wide performance improvement projects.
Promotes learning activities that enable healthcare providers to integrate research into practice.
Promotes the professional development of CH employees.
Assists with the completion of performance appraisals.
Assesses and documents the achievement of staff competence.
Participates in staff meetings.
Assists in the maintenance of records for educational activities.
Promotes accuracy and completeness of documentation in the patient medical record.
Participates in performance improvement, research and regulatory requirement data collection and documentation.
Submits required documents with accuracy and in a timely manner.
Performs other duties and responsibilities upon request.