What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Educator - RN position at Crawford Memorial Hospital?
Position: Clinical Educator
Department: Education
Reports To: Director of Infection Prevention/Patient Safety/Employee Health
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Position Summary
The Clinical Educator assists clinical staff in professional growth through just-in-time training, formal education, and self-study. This position provides the clinical staff with evidence-based knowledge and training. The Clinical Educator also provides support and participates in the preceptorship of newly-employed licensed nursing staff and clinical staff identified with a learning/training need.
General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities
- Works with department staff and leadership across the organization to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes and promote exceptional care.
- Creates a positive learning atmosphere for all students/employees.
- Participates in the new employee orientation and onboarding process.
- Collaborates with others to promote best care practices by providing needed or mandated education.
- Supports organization-wide clinical training development and rollout.
- Educates and ensures understanding of the National Patient Safety Goals.
- Coordinates student clinical rotations, schedules student orientations, and mentors students in the field of health careers as needed.
- Collaborates with department managers to implement annual competency skills checks for all clinical departments as required to meet the need of the patient and regulatory bodies.
- Directs, prepares, organizes and carries out education offerings which include orientation, skill and competency training and continuing education programs for clinical employees.
- Oversees CPR program and maintains all required CPR certifications for clinical employees.
- Trains, supports, and follows clinical employees to ensure positive and productive onboarding.
- Researches, prepares, and conducts in-service opportunities for staff on a regular basis on identified educational and training needs.
- Coordinates annual staff educational needs assessment in collaboration with department leaders and utilizes feedback to create and execute annual education plan in alignment with regulating body requirements.
- Coordinates clinical affiliation agreements with appropriate institutions for clinical student rotations; orients clinical students as appropriate.
- Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Current RN Professional Licensure required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Certification/Licensure Requirements
- BLS required, BLS instructor within 2 years of hire
- ACLS instructor within 2 years of hire preferred
- PALS instructor within 3 years of hire preferred
- CPI instructor within 2 years of hire preferred
Experience Requirements
- Registered Nurse minimum 3 years preferred
- Clinical training experience preferred
Computer Skills
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Additional Skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
- Must be well-organized, detail oriented and motivated to provide excellent service
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to communicate and work with various personalities, styles and levels of management
- Excellent written and verbal communication, professionalism and ability to articulate well with various levels.
