Staff RN/Clinical Educator - Emergency Department - Pickerington Methodist Hospital
About The Position
This position combines the responsibilities of a Clinical Educator and a Staff RN. The Clinical Educator provides designated clinical units with educational support, including needs assessments, standardized education in the area of expertise, and general education such as orientation, annual competency assessment, and regulatory, accreditation, and certification education. The role assists in designing education based on educational standards, evidence-based practice, and OhioHealth policy. The Staff RN provides general nursing care to patients and families across the illness continuum while collaborating with the healthcare team. The position is full-time, with a usual weekly allocation of 24 hours in education and 12 hours in staffing. The balance may differ and will be discussed during the interview process. The work shift is variable, with 36 scheduled weekly hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree; bachelor's preparation in the field of expertise.
- RN license or licensure/certification in the assigned clinical area of expertise.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Instructor qualification.
- Knowledge of accreditation, regulatory, and certification requirements.
- 3–5 years of experience in the designated clinical area.
- At least 2 years of experience in education or adult development.
- Knowledge of adult development concepts.
- Strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Integrate adult learning, organizational development, systems, change, and quality management principles into educational offerings.
- Apply educational processes—including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to program development and management.
- Support needs assessment, educational planning and design, program implementation, and evaluation.
- Plan, conduct, and evaluate programs designed to achieve desired competence and critical thinking.
- Collaborate with Clinical Education Leads, Service Line Leads, Organizational Development, and other educators to create educational activities and programs for age-specific populations and organizational needs.
- Analyze and evaluate educational programs and activities for effectiveness.
- Assist with orientation for new associates and provide ongoing education, including in-services and competency assessment.
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments for the applicable patient population.
- Collect, analyze, document, and communicate subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities to appropriate individuals.
- Delegate tasks to LPNs, Patient Support Assistants, and other unlicensed personnel, and review their collected data in accordance with criteria and state statutes.
- Use assessment data to identify pertinent nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems.
- Initiate care plans, document nursing interventions, and initiate and support discharge plans.
- Implement education on new processes, equipment, and policies.
- Facilitate and support change through effective communication with associates and management.
- Participate in committees, task forces, and strategic planning meetings.
- Support integration of research into evidence-based practice and foster an evidence-based approach to education.
- Review and evaluate research from multiple disciplines and integrate findings into associate educational programs.
- Promote associate and manager knowledge and skills in the research process.
- Prioritize and respond to educational needs in the assigned area.
- Initiate or lead performance and practice improvement initiatives.
- Anticipate and interpret trends that drive program development to support quality and cost-effective practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
