Hospital Clinical Educator- RN

Description

Summary:

The Clinical Nurse Educator is a Registered Professional Nurse, who promotes professional development of Nursing/Clinical staff through the educational process. The Clinical Nurse Educator assesses, plans, coordinates, teaches and evaluates educational programs designed to meet identified/anticipated learning needs: provides educational intervention that enhances growth and supports the nursing/clinical staff to provide high quality care to the patients of Mount Desert Island Hospital.

The Educator is responsible and held accountable for the following functions:

Educator:

1. Incorporate principles of adult learning and planning in the planning, implementation and evaluation of education programs;
2. Coordinate orientation of clinical nursing team members to the organization;
3. Develop and coordinate education plans related to initial and ongoing competency validation;
4. Plan, prepare, and maintain materials for use in educational programs for accuracy and relevance to the target audience;
5. Adjust content and teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs;
6. Deliver competence based programs for nursing staff with a focus upon improvement of skills and retention of knowledge;
7. Develop evidenced based materials;
8. Support nursing team members with educational activities including remediation, certification mentoring, new equipment;
9. Prepare long and short term planning and programs to address identified needs.

The Consultant:

1. Serve as educational consultant to facilities, task forces, committees and projects relating to policy, procedure and program development;
2. Respond to regulatory mandates for research and management of sentinel events;
3. Collaborate with inter-disciplinary team members to recommend educational strategies for the implementation of clinical standards that meet and/or exceed the standards set forth in the ANA Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Practice.

The Researcher:

1. Supports the integration of research into practice;
2. Incorporates current educational evidence into individual practice as a staff development expert;
3. Interpret, communicate and incorporate research findings into program planning.

The Facilitator:

1. Identify and recruit internal and external resources as experts in the field for educational opportunities;
2. Participate in committees, task forces and projects;
3. Facilitate teambuilding and development;
4. Coordinate educational activities including educational programs, clinical affiliations, and nurse residency and student partnerships.

The Change Agent:

1. Respond to changes in nursing practice and develop programs to support those changes;
2. Ensure that educational programs are congruent with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and goals:
3. Maintain flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities;
4. Promote a safe and healthy work environment.

The Leader:

1. Serve as a role model to promote excellence and safety;
2. Maintain required educational and/or clinical competencies;
3. Seek opportunities to develop team members in various roles.

Benefits:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.

EEO Statement:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Requirements

Education, Training or Certifications Required:

1. Annual BLS, ACLS certification.
2. Graduate of NLN certified RN program or collegiate BSN program.
3. Current Maine RN Licensure.
4. Specialty certification preferred.
5. Masters preferred.

Experience Required:

1. Global Nursing Experience with knowledge of critical care.
2. Clinical instruction.
3. Customer Service skills.

Special Requirements:

Computer skills to include Word, Power Point and familiarity with Electronic Health Care Records and documentation.

Cognitive Requirements:

1. Emotional maturity and excellent people skills required.
2. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced outpatient environment.
3. Possess basic computer skills.

Physical Demands:

1. Able to sit, stand, or walk for eight hours.
2. Able to perform under stress.
3. Has adequate hearing, vision, speech and manual dexterity.

Environment:

1. Potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, and contagious diseases.
2. Office work hazards.