RN, Clinical Educator - Surgery Educator

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

75d

About The Position

The Clinical Resource Coordinator is a Registered Nurse responsible for the overall education, development, and training of clinical staff through collaboration with the Clinical Administrator, Director, and Clinical Staff Leaders. The CRC will be responsible for conducting individual and group staff educational programs; including orientation, inservices, workshops and development of educational materials. They will also participate in outreach education as requested. The Coordinator will provide hands on training, evaluate competency and perform clinical care when necessary. The Coordinator functions independently and in collaboration with other health care providers. The Coordinator is also responsible for coordination of area specific quality processes.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (exception with CNO approval).
• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward.
• Three years clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Education.
• Five years department-specific experience highly recommended.
• Prior experience as an educator.
• Certification in area of specialty.
• BLS Instructor certification.
• ACLS Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group staff educational programs including orientation, inservices, and workshops.
• Develop educational materials for clinical staff.
• Participate in outreach education as requested.
• Provide hands-on training and evaluate competency of clinical staff.
• Perform clinical care when necessary.
• Coordinate area-specific quality processes.
• Assist with Nursing Services Orientation and the Nurse Residency program.
• Develop and coordinate the annual credentialing process.
• Assist in education and evaluation of new products.
• Design and implement in-services and educational programs for staff and other health care providers.
• Evaluate staff competency in collaboration with department leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees