Clinical Education Specialist

Additional Information About the Role

• Fulltime
• Monday - Friday Days
• Benefit Eligible

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Center for Practice Excellence (CPE)¿provides consultation and direction to managers and staff for professional practice issues.¿ The CPE coordinates delivery of care standards, patient and family education, policy and procedure, and quality monitoring.¿ The CPE designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs that include nursing orientation, patient care technician training, preceptor, mentor, and acute care. The CPE¿represents nursing on multiple interdisciplinary teams and projects and coordinates clinical placement for area nursing programs as well as the Nursing Magnet program and the BJH / UHC Nurse Residency Program.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of education and practice programs for clinical staff that promote the provision of a superior patient experience for patients and their families. Coordinates and manages house wide educational programs and resources that support clinical educators and leaders at the unit / department level.

Responsibilities

Manages key house-wide or multidepartmental programs to support education needs of clinical staff.

Develops, implements and evaluates continuing education programs, curriculums for orientation and ongoing professional development of clinical staff that meet and / or exceed national standards for continuing education requirements.

Collaborates with administration, patient care services, leadership, shared leadership councils, staff and key department and BJC system personnel to develop education plans and implementation patient care and regulatory requirements.

Analyzes developmental and educational needs and evaluates effectiveness of educational activities.

Designs educational programs that are cost-effective, meet the needs of adult learners, and are based upon sound educational principles.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

RN or RRT

Preferred Requirements

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

Cert / Lic in Area of Expertise

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

Disability insurance

Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available on first day

BJC Institute for Learning and Development

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer