Hospital Clinical Educator

Encompass Health • Plano, TX

23h

About The Position

The Hospital Clinical Educator plans, develops, and coordinates in-service education programs for hospital staff. The role collaborates with hospital leadership to assess educational needs, create effective education plans, contribute to policy development, and support equipment integration. The educator also serves as a point of contact for local schools and helps foster partnerships with students completing clinical rotations.

Responsibilities include coordinating certification and training activities, supporting staff orientation and training, managing training equipment and skills stations, facilitating the implementation of competencies and equipment, and ensuring education and training meet regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Active clinical license.
• Appropriate education to obtain and maintain required licensure.
• CPR certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, or nights as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an educator.
• CRRN certification, if a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff completion of BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Manage equipment and skills stations needed for BLS and ACLS training.
• Assist with coordination of clinical rotations and completion of student orientation packets.
• Train staff in new-hire orientation and assist with general hospital orientation.
• Assist with staff training.
• Coordinate the preceptor program.
• Facilitate the implementation of new competencies and equipment.
• Provide education on compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Ensure training requirements and standards for The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies are met.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to assess educational needs, plan education, contribute to policy development, and support equipment integration.
• Foster partnerships with local schools and students on clinical rotations.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed