Clinical Educator-BSN

Clinical Educator-BSN

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for staff development, in collaboration with the members of the Leadership Team and under the direction of the Manager of Education, to facilitate the delivery of quality patient care and the improvement of nursing practice at Memorial Healthcare.

This goal is achieved by participation in educational programming, patient and family education pursuits, nursing orientation / competency, and other programs as needed. Involved in interdisciplinary projects as representation of nursing may assist in the operational aspects of education as assigned.

Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience. Recognizes and demonstrates understanding of patient and family centered care.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizes and manages nursing orientation / competency program ensuring completion as planned at intervals sufficient to meet the needs of the institution.
• Assists in conducting house-wide education programs, competency validations, etc.
• Updates orientation / competency material as required, reviews and adjusts schedule as needed, communicates with directors, managers, orientees, faculty, staffing office, and Human Resources as necessary.
• Together, with other members of nursing leadership, continuously improves the orientation / competency program to ensure it meets the needs of the department and orientees in regard to rapidly changing practice requirements.
• Provides annual performance appraisals of unit staff; conducts first level employee coaching / counseling as directed by the manager.
• Participates in recruitment and retention activities.
• Participates in the review and development of nursing policy / procedure / protocols
• Participates in patient and employee safety committees and initiatives.
• Assists in program development and delivery as needed.
• Utilizes E-learning solutions for providing and / or recording educational programs. Provides guidance in content development as requested.
• Recognizes demands of responsible resource allocation and utilization and ensures that pro-grams are managed efficiently.
• Sets priorities for accomplishing department and hospital goals.
• Engages in educational experience and programs that ensure ongoing competence and knowledge in own practice.
• Displays a philosophy of and works for the professional development of others.
• Sets goals and objectives for self-development.
• Maintains competency in clinical care of patients.
• Utilizes computer information systems according to standards of practice.
• Represents nursing practice in interdisciplinary projects.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

DEPARTMENTAL AND ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES / MOTOR SKILLS

Ability to :

1. Travel independently throughout the service area.

2. Withstand extended periods of walking, standing, and sitting.

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL ABILITIES

Ability to :

ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES

Ability to :

ESSENTIAL SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Ability to :

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Ability to :

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