What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Educator-Nursing position at Shore Medical Center?
Position Summary
The Clinical Educator (RN) serves as the educational leader for nursing staff caring for the critical care patient population, which encompasses a cross-section of critical care areas. Coordinates and/or conducts both didactic and clinical orientation and continuing education of Registered Nurse staff, nurse aides and techs, within assigned area(s). Supports, and mentors preceptors to effectively orient new staff members. The Clinical Educator collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to meet educational needs of staff in order to promote quality patient outcomes. The Clinical Educator works in tandem with the mangers to bring evidenced based practice to the nursing staff and update policies and procedures. Presents and/or coordinates unit based in services which follow educational principles and process. Demonstrates advanced clinical and communication skills. Candidate must be willing to flex start time according to unit needs.
Minimum Requirements
• NJ Licensed RN
• MSN
• 5 years of current Med/Surg Experience
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Med Surg Certification or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Intermediate computer skills, excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods with the ability to lift, push and pull
Preferred Experience
• Clinical Education experience
Additional information
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Shore Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, orientation or expression; marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, race, creed, ancestry, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
