RN, Clinical Nurse Educator - Maternal Child Health (Perinatal Educator)

Title : RN, Clinical Nurse Educator

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Location : Fountain Valley, CA

Department : Inservice Education

Status : Full-Time

Shift : Days (8hrs)

Pay Range* : $49.51 / hr - $77.73 / hr

Purpose Statement / Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center.

It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values : Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy.

The employee shall support Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement / patient safety activities.

Through demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skills, and competence, the Clinical Nurse Educator facilitates learning experiences for interdisciplinary personnel through direct and indirect methods.

The Clinical Nurse Educator coordinates, implements, and evaluates educational programs. The Clinical Nurse Educator acts as an education advisor and consultant to the staff, managers, and other educators to identify gaps in practice and learning needs of staff.

The Clinical Nurse Educator functions as a clinical and a professional role model for staff; demonstrating accountability, performance, and responsibility in clinical practice.

The Clinical Nurse Educator supports the integration and translation of research into practice as well as participates in performance improvement, evidence-based practice, or research activities.

The Clinical Nurse Educator provides clinical leadership and serves as a resource person to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making skills of staff.

The Clinical Nurse Educator serves as a consultant for various committees and projects as it relates to improved patient outcomes.

The Clinical Nurse Educator functions as a change agent to improve patient care and supports interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Clinical Nurse Educator integrates the Code of Ethics into all areas of practice and advocates for patients and staff at all levels.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Demonstrates ability to apply expert knowledge to facilitate change as a result of variations in market or service line, research findings, or regulatory modifications
• Identifies, proposes, and implements evidence-based practices and products / equipment to impact quality patient outcomes
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective critical thinking skills when creating competency validations / curriculum
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice to curriculum and translate evidence-based practice findings into nursing practice to enhance patient outcomes
• Ability to coordinate and teach content in the area of specialty as a means to advance nursing knowledge and increase community awareness as needed
• Serves as an expert in clinical practice, demonstrating advanced clinical decision-making skills; and functions as a positive role model and consultant
• Ability to coach and mentor staff and other members of the healthcare team
• Supports Interprofessional collaboration when creating or educating staff
• Demonstrates the ability to inform and educate staff regarding performance improvement strategies and models to achieve quality patient outcomes
• Participates in and assists the staff in developing relevant research or evidence-based projects
• Participates in professional organizations and ensures national guidelines, standards, policy statements are incorporated into curricula, policies, and unit / system workflows
• Ability to be at work and be on time
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications / Work Experience

• Minimum five (5) years recent direct clinical experience in Mother Baby / Labor and Delivery
• Teaching experience preferred; including knowledge of adult education learning theories and curriculum design
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Windows computer skills including proficient use of Microsoft Word

Education / Licensure / Certification

• Current California RN license
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree in Nursing preferred
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred
• Certification in the area of clinical specialty preferred
• Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification; AHA BLS Instructor certification preferred; may obtain instructor certification within six (6) months of hire
• Current AHA ACLS / PALS or NRP provider or Instructor certification required based on clinical area or responsibility
• California Teaching Credential preferred

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