What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Educator Med Surg Full Time Days position at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital?
JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK’s cross streets is named in his honor.
Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including:
•Emergency care 24/7
•Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology
•Cardiovascular services
•Maternity care and pediatric services
•Ambulatory surgery center
•Imaging services
•Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
Position Summary:
Under the guidance of the Market Education Director, the Nursing Educator collaborates with facility/market nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. The educator acts as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff at Tenet Healthcare. The Nursing Educator implements a comprehensive education program for his/her assigned units while following and contributing to Tenet educational goals and vision. Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to, orientation, continuing education, and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to, process, performance and service-delivery consultation, and contributions to the organization through councils, committees, and workgroups
- Supports the educational needs for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences, and learning technologies.
- Implements Tenet comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of the nursing staff, with specific focus for his/her units/clinics, which supports the Tenet model of professional nursing practice.
- Ensures all program/course revisions meet the Department of Nursing and regulatory expectations and standards.
- Adheres to national education practice standards and stays abreast of current research into nursing education practice. Programs are executed and revised based on adult learning principles, organizational, and learning theory consistent with Tenet endorsed philosophy and direction.
- Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities; delivers/coordinates other educational programs as directed (e.g., Grand Rounds, in-services, continuing education, job-specific and specialty curricula) to support competence and professional growth of Tenet nursing staff.
- Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as a role model through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring.
- Serves as a facilitator to nurse residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice.
- Participates in continuing education provider unit learning. Evaluates nursing education activities, which qualify for continuing education credit.
- Participates in activities to keep abreast of the changes to market/facility policies/procedures of the provider unit, and the expectations of the educator role.
- Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested.
- Provides guidance, resources, and knowledge for professional growth of others.
- Mentors colleagues, other nurses, students, and others as appropriate. Participates in quality performance improvement activities.
- Assists in maintaining current accurate records of all classes, courses, and/or programs offered by the Education Department
- Monitors the completion and updating of all competencies
- Performs customer service related actions when in contact with patients and families
- Maintains CA BRN continuing education (CE) license and ensures facility remains BRN compliant with all classes attached to CEs
- Manages all student rotations within the facility—to include student schedules, coordination with each individual facility, development/maintenance of Affiliation Agreements, meetings with each school’s program coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current RN License
- BSN or Bachelor’s degree in related field-required
- Master’s degree, or degree in progress-preferred
- Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider
- Current American Heart Association ACLS-main obtain within 90 days of hire
- Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience in acute care (i.e. Medical Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry, Intensive/Critical Care, Emergency Department)-required
- Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience-preferred
- Demonstrated clinical competence and leadership skills
Shift: Days
Hours: 8am- 5pm
