Clinical Educator

Salary Range

$95,000 - $100,000

When determining a base salary or hourly rate, several factors may be considered as applicable such as years of relevant experience, education, credentials.

About Christian Health :

We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our Team :

Across our four campuses, eleven communities, five service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Educator for our long-term care division. The Clinical Educator will be responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating and / or facilitating clinical education and orientation programs for the Long-Term Care Division, including Heritage Manor East, West, and Southgate. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.

Competencies :

• Maintains good communication with senior management, department heads, and frontline staff to ensure the clinical education needs of staff are being met.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and / or facilitates clinical education programs for the Long-Term Care Division, including Heritage Manor East, West, and Southgate.
• Applies research findings derived from current professional literature and accrediting agencies in the development and implementation of education programs offered to employees at CH.
• Coordinates room reservations, set up, catering, parking, AV equipment, and program handouts for in-service programs.
• Ensures all completed in-service programs are submitted to CE office assistant for inclusion into the education data base and individual employee education file.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standards / regulations of accrediting agencies as they relate to the delivery of nursing care.
• Demonstrates human relations knowledge and skills in leadership, group dynamics, motivation, change theory, and mentoring.
• Maintains national certification in psychiatric nursing.
• Safeguards and ensures confidentiality of all CH employee education records. Releases information only to authorized individuals.
• Ensures clinical in-service programs are offered for all three shifts, when appropriate.
• Stays abreast of current trends and practices in the healthcare field by reading and reviewing professional literature, or by participating in various continuing education programs.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and / or teaches clinical re-education sessions, in conjunction with the requesting department head and Human Resource personnel.
• Sends e-mail reminder notices announcing in-service programs.
• Inspects and evaluates clinical teaching materials and equipment monthly to ensure they are in safe, and working condition.
• Promptly addresses equipment failures and ensures issues are resolved.
• Coordinates, facilitates, assists with teaching responsibilities, and annually evaluates / revises the clinical orientation program for all newly hired nursing staff at Christian Health.
• Assists with JCAHO and NJDOH survey preparation as requested.
• Ensures monthly in-service topics are submitted to CE office assistant in a timely manner for inclusion on the Monthly Education Calendar and Annual Course Catalog.
• Plans, facilitates, and teaches in the following on-going programs :
• Preceptor Development Workshop
• Nursing Clinical Competency Workshop
• Crisis Prevention / Intervention Course
• Mental Health Clinical Competency Review
• Alzheimer's Training Program
• Other programs, as deemed necessary by the CE Director
• Ensures all in-service programs offered at the division or Christian Health-wide level include the following :
• Lesson plan
• Current references from professional sources
• Attendance sheet
• Post-test and / or competency checklist
• Program evaluation
• Assists with preparation, review, and revisions of CE policies as determined by the CE Director.
• Conducts an Annual Clinical Education Needs Assessment. Uses information from survey to plan future educational offerings.

Qualifications :

Schedule : 8am-4pm, Monday - Friday.

Education : Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited nursing program required. Master's degree preferred.

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes :

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.

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