RN Clinical Educator, Behavioral Health, Part Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Glendale, CA

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About The Position

The RN Clinical Educator uses adult education principles and leadership skills to meet the needs of clinical staff and patients in a safe, caring, and professional manner. The position supports patient well-being through advocacy, education, and effective communication with physicians, departments, and clinical and non-clinical staff. In collaboration with the Manager/Director, the educator helps maintain and improve clinical skills through professional development and serves as a role model for clinicians. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with hospital policies and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice is required.
Adventist Health requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy preferred.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate orientation for new hires and monitor, coordinate, and participate in staff orientation programs.
Mentor and coach unit preceptors to foster positive experiences and a supportive learning environment.
Coordinate clinical and educational programs for staff, patients, and the community.
Advocate for patients and demonstrate knowledge of patient rights, bioethical standards, and legal aspects of consent.
Provide education and training in clinical and classroom settings using appropriate teaching methods.
Help maintain a centralized educational tracking system and maintain accurate, complete education and competency records.
Develop an individual action plan for professional growth and personal well-being and submit a summary of learning needs achieved from the current year's plan before evaluation.
Serve as a consultant and resource for staff caring for patients and for ancillary department staff.
Meet regularly with the Manager of Education Services.
Monitor the effectiveness and appropriateness of policies and procedures and recommend improvements.
Coordinate or participate in unit-based in-services on equipment, policies, procedures, medications, and other topics.
Support performance improvement by planning and providing clinical education based on practice findings, data, observation, unit needs, and action plans.
Assist in evaluating program effectiveness and goal attainment.
Evaluate clinical issues and coordinate staff education and training.
Identify staff education and training needs through rounds, observation of direct patient care, and discussions at unit, leadership, and professional practice meetings.
Support evidence-based nursing practice by utilizing, facilitating, and participating in nursing research.
Disseminate relevant nursing innovations and research findings related to practice and patient outcomes.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.