What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Education Specialist, Generalist, Education, Full time, Days position at PIH Health Whittier Hospital?
Educates staff to competence according to standards, regulations, and best practice using a variety of teaching methods. Facilitates achievement of staff role clarity, professional role confidence, and proficiency. Operates as a change agent in the practice and learning environment.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Required Skills
- Nursing and education theory knowledge
- Refined written and verbal communication
- Current knowledge of trends in nursing practice
- Clinical competence
- Ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate
- Customer service and conflict resolution skills
- Computer skills
- Familiar with teaching methods and audiovisual equipment
- Ability to operate independently
- With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of patient/significant-other when administering care
Required Experience
- B.S.N. Degree
- Current California RN License
- Evidence of self-development
- Minimum three years clinical experience in acute care setting
- LA City Fire Card within six (6) months of employment
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification from the American Heart Association within 3 months of hire
- PALS certification from American Heart Association within 3 months of hire for Emergency Department.
Preferred:
- M.S.N. Degree
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification
- Certification in Nursing Professional Development
- Specialty experience preferred (such as Critical Care)
- BLS, ACLS and PALS instructor
Address
1225 Wilshire Boulevard
Salary
124425.00-186784.00
Shift
Days
FLSA Status
Professional-Exempt
Zip Code
90017
