The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for clinical education and training programs to meet the learning needs/goals of the clinical staff at North East Medical Services (NEMS). The CNE designs, implements and evaluates strategies to maintain clinical staff competency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Works closely with the clinic nurse manager to assess educational needs of the nursing staff, including RNs, LVNs and MAs and develops clinical education programs.
• Assists with development of clinical competencies for the different clinical work areas.
• Assists clinical staff in completing annual competency training and evaluation.
• Provides professional educational support and guidance to clinical staff.
• Monitors the level of compliance with all nursing staff in the clinic.
• Provides the opportunity for the development and growth of the nursing staff
• Assists in developing orientation program for the nursing staff.
• Assists with the development and review of nursing policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements customer service improvement projects.
• Ensures incidences are reported accurately and in a timely manner and works with Risk Department on investigations.
• Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates effectiveness of training programs.
• Conducts research into community practice standards, technology and clinical practice for improved service.
• Collaborates with leadership to improve quality and efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance throughout the continuum of clinical care.
• Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two (2) years experience within the last three (3) years in an acute care clinical setting.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program.
• Current California Registered Nurse License.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Master’s in Education preferred.
• Ability to travel to all clinics is required.
• BLS Trainer, preferred.
• Current documentation of Basic Life Support is required.

LANGUAGE:

• Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
• Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin), Vietnamese, Spanish and other languages may be required depending on location preferred.
• Fluency in other languages are an asset.

STATUS:

• This is an FLSA exempt position.
• This is an OSHA high-risk position.

NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).