What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Educator position at Genesis Healthcare System?
Position Details
Work Shift :
Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Department :
Med Surg Administration
Overview of Position :
This position is responsible for implementing education programs for Genesis HealthCare System’s Med Surg employees, as well as assist with other educational needs within the Acute Care Service line as determined by Director. The educator coordinates the implementation of programs utilizing sound adult learning principles. In addition, the clinical educator is responsible for development and implementation of mandatory education programs in accordance with OSHA, AHA and HFAP.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Coordinates new employee orientation. Collaborates with Education Services and Residency Program leadership to provides hands on instruction and develop classroom instruction. Works to match new hires with most compatible mentors. Supports new hires and mentors throughout the orientation process, evaluates progress, and reports concerns to unit leadership.
2. Provides hands on instruction for specialized classes. Coordinates instruction and develops education on advances in evidence based practice, new technology, and medication.
3. Oversees education record completion and schedules & tracks mandatory education and recertification.
4. Serves as a clinical resource within the department and provides hands on instruction at the point of care.
5. Provides updates regarding policy changes, EPIC issues and serves as a department super user.
6. Serves as a department liaison for various programs and accreditation. Assists in survey preparation and participates in the survey process for ODH and HFAP.
7. Collaborates with Education Services and local universities to establish clinical opportunities.
8. Performs learning needs assessment for Med Surg departments.
9. Coordinates and provides education for annual and ongoing competencies. Provides education and training on unit specific equipment and procedures.
10. Researches literature for current practices. Plans, implements and evaluates educational offerings. Uses appropriate tools for evaluating effectiveness of programs.
11. Documents continuing education programs using the ONA documentation forms.
12. Develops curriculum based on written measurable objectives.
13. Facilitates both large and group training sessions and maintains positive outlook regardless of content.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. BSN and current Ohio RN License.
2. Hold current ACLS / CPR certification.
3. Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, conflict resolution and investigative skills.
4. Ability to apply adult learning principles to the classroom and other learning experiences.
5. Demonstrated excellence with listening, verbal and written communication skills.
6. Ability to work independently and under pressure in a complex and changing working environment.
7. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of computer software, including programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
8. Knowledge of audio-visual equipment (laptop, VPU, Overhead) and able to select equipment best suited for class.
PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values
- Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
- Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
- Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
- Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
- Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
- Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
- Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
- Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
- Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
2. Patient Centered Care (patients / families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal / external customers)
3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Works in an office and or classroom environment.
2. Ability to stand, walk sit, stoop and bend for extended periods of time.
3. Ability to operate a computer for 2-3 hours at a time.
4. Ability to drive to meetings and travel to various floors for speaking engagements and assist with education of employees.
5. Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
6. Vision abilities required include up close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
7. May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays and emergency shifts as required.
This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.
Benefits include :
