Clinical Educator - RN

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Clinical Educator

Department : Education

Reports To : Director of Infection Prevention / Patient Safety / Employee Health

Direct Reports : None

FLSA Classification : Non-exempt

Position Summary

The Clinical Educator assists clinical staff in professional growth through just-in-time training, formal education, and self-study. This position provides the clinical staff with evidence-based knowledge and training. The Clinical Educator also provides support and participates in the preceptorship of newly-employed licensed nursing staff and clinical staff identified with a learning / training need.

General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Works with department staff and leadership across the organization to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes and promote exceptional care.
• Creates a positive learning atmosphere for all students / employees.
• Participates in the new employee orientation and onboarding process.
• Collaborates with others to promote best care practices by providing needed or mandated education.
• Supports organization-wide clinical training development and rollout.
• Educates and ensures understanding of the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Coordinates student clinical rotations, schedules student orientations, and mentors students in the field of health careers as needed.
• Collaborates with department managers to implement annual competency skills checks for all clinical departments as required to meet the need of the patient and regulatory bodies.
• Directs, prepares, organizes and carries out education offerings which include orientation, skill and competency training and continuing education programs for clinical employees.
• Oversees CPR program and maintains all required CPR certifications for clinical employees.
• Trains, supports, and follows clinical employees to ensure positive and productive onboarding.
• Researches, prepares, and conducts in-service opportunities for staff on a regular basis on identified educational and training needs.
• Coordinates annual staff educational needs assessment in collaboration with department leaders and utilizes feedback to create and execute annual education plan in alignment with regulating body requirements.
• Coordinates clinical affiliation agreements with appropriate institutions for clinical student rotations; orients clinical students as appropriate.
• Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

Certification / Licensure Requirements

Experience Requirements

Computer Skills

Additional Skills