Clinical Educator

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our main campus is located on 20+ acres just north of mid-town Miami, and is home to our support departments like Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Job Title: Clinical Educator

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and qualified individual who will act as a facilitator, teacher, and resource person for new and current staff. In this role they will be expected to assess, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate staff development programs that are directed toward achievement of professional excellence. Promote high quality, continuing professional development for all employees in the organization. Provide and coordinate orientation, in-service education, continuing education, patient safety and education in all settings in the organization. Responsibilities include meeting departmental needs, regulatory and agency requirements. Assist with the coordination of annual required education: risk management, safety, infection control, employee health, etc. Serve as a role model through demonstration of applying theory and incorporating research findings into clinical practice.

Essential Job Functions

• Assesses current and future needs on clinical-care and non-clinical-care issues.
• Educational requirements are verified as stipulated by regulatory accrediting bodies, such as the State of Florida, Joint Commission, OSHA, and AHCA.
• Develops, conducts, and evaluates the nursing orientation program.
• Assesses initial and ongoing needs of nursing personnel. Monitors nursing skills, practices and
• Documentation to ensure compliance with State Regulations and Miami Jewish policies and procedures.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs.
• Oversees CPR program for MJHS and maintains appropriate documentation for facility employees.
• Participates in Organizational-wide activities to ensure compliance in various areas.
• Maintains training and continuing education records.
• Serves as a liaison with clinical school programs and coordinates scheduling of their clinical experiences.
• Utilizes opportunities to promote professional learning and development.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Education, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• At least one-year of acute care experience as a RN
• One-year of clinical education and staff development experience
• Clinical experience with the geriatric population preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
• American Heart Association BLS Instructor
• Valid Florida Driver’s License & Proof of insurance

Abilities Required

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and development skills.
• Knowledge of alternative training methods.
• Ability to address and direct groups of up to 100 persons
• Cognitive, effective, and psychomotor skills necessary to provide clinical instruction.
• Computer skills, research, and basic statistical knowledge preferred

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions:

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
• Utilizes clinical equipment, computer equipment, office machines, projectors, VCR, and television
• Lifts objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Transports wheeled equipment with and without assistance

Infectious Material Exposure:

• Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissues

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.