Hospital Clinical Educator - FT | Rocky Mount LTACH

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount•Rocky Mount, NC

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About The Position

The Hospital Clinical Educator directs and oversees training, education, and competency programs for hospital clinical staff, including nurses, nursing assistants, unit clerks, monitor technicians, therapists, rehabilitation technicians, respiratory therapists, radiology technicians, and laboratory staff. The educator collaborates with hospital leadership to ensure training complies with Joint Commission standards and applicable state and federal requirements. This is an exempt position. The role develops and standardizes clinical education programs, onboarding, competency assessments, and evidence-based learning materials suited to the hospital’s classification and patient population. The educator consults with committees and projects on education-related policy, procedures, and program development, and supports quality patient care and safety. The position also involves leadership, staff development, customer service, and adherence to health and safety requirements.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners in the state of residence, with the ability to become licensed in all states in which PAM Health operates.
Master’s degree.
BLS certification.
Progressive experience in clinical oversight or leadership.
At least three years of experience in multi-facility healthcare administration.
Ability to communicate ideas and views effectively with leadership and clinical staff across multiple disciplines.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and write English, including medical terminology and abbreviations.
Clerical ability to prepare reports, memorandums, and similar documents in relevant applications.
Cognitive ability to operationalize the educational process.
Organizational ability to direct and motivate professional and non-professional staff.
Ability to maintain required educational and/or clinical competencies for the role.
Computer skills for creating reports and training materials, including efficient use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Assist clinical department leaders in developing and validating clinical competencies.
Review, revise, and create clinical education policies for clinical departments and positions.
Formalize and standardize clinical education programs based on the hospital classification.
Develop and oversee core education addressing the needs of the patient population.
Plan, prepare, and maintain accurate, relevant educational materials for facility use.
Adapt content and teaching strategies to learner needs.
Develop competency-based programs to improve clinical skills and knowledge retention.
Develop evidence-based educational materials.
Collaborate with hospital leaders on staff development activities, including remediation, certification, mentoring, Joint Commission requirements, and product rollouts.
Prepare short- and long-term plans to address identified educational needs.
Identify and recruit internal and external educational resources.
Respond to changes in clinical practices by developing supporting education programs.
Ensure educational programs align with organizational mission, values, and goals.
Develop and implement standardized clinical onboarding programs for clinical staff.
Develop and analyze skills assessments.
Serve as an educational consultant to task forces, committees, and projects involving policy, procedure, and program development.
Respond to hospital needs to promote quality patient care and safety.
Coach, evaluate, develop, and inspire staff; set expectations, recognize achievements, manage conflict, align departmental goals, provide feedback, lead groups, delegate appropriately, and complete evaluations on time.
Manage company resources responsibly and follow confidentiality requirements, company values, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Identify problems, analyze them, involve others in seeking solutions, and implement effective responses.
Make clear, timely, consistent, and ethical decisions using relevant information.
Align priorities with company vision, measure outcomes, use feedback, evaluate alternatives, and organize complex issues.
Communicate effectively with managers, employees, and customers, including listening, sharing information, and negotiating.
Promote quality improvement, efficient performance, timely and accurate results, and initiative in making improvements.
Motivate others, accept responsibility, maintain morale, develop trust and credibility, and expect ethical behavior.
Encourage cooperation and collaboration, build effective teams, partner with others, and respond flexibly to others’ needs.
Maintain up-to-date skills through professional organizations or continuing education.
Maintain high customer service through courtesy, compassion, and positive communication.
Promote PAM Health’s mission and vision in the work environment and community.
Protect dignity and confidentiality by following applicable policies and procedures.
Work safely and wear clothing appropriate to the job.
Participate in OSHA-required training, follow universal precautions as appropriate, and comply with Employee Health requirements.
Report unsafe practices to management and understand one’s role in emergencies.