Description
The purpose of this position is to provide management and oversight of regional scheduling, education, and onboarding of clinical staff. These tasks will be performed in a manner that supports regional quality patient care goals and conforms to DNV NIAHO standards.
Basic Qualifications
- BSN required; MSN preferred.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required.
- 2+ years clinical educator experience, preferred.
- 2+ years clinical experience in both ED and ICU/Step-down units, preferred.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, required.
- Current or must obtain PALS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross, required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), required.
- Position requires fluency in English, written and oral communication.
Essential Job Functions
Clinical Educator Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Market and Home Office leadership to evaluate and address the educational needs of the region.
- Conduct learning needs assessment, evaluate educational needs of all clinical personnel and provide appropriate education.
- Oversee continued employee training requirements and programs, such as safety and quality initiatives.
- Guide staff in the development of their clinical skills and competencies.
- In tandem with the Market and Home Office leadership, oversee and manage Health Stream assignments.
- Implement, conduct, coordinate, and manage new hire on-boarding in conjunction with Human Resources.
- Responsible for managing, evaluating, and recording on the job training documents.
- Manage, coordinate, conduct, and maintain annual competencies for all clinical staff.
- Collaborate with HealthStream to coordinate the onsite manikins for: ACLS, BLS, and PALS provided through the Red Cross.
- Participate in assessing and evaluating the quality of clinical care given by employees.
- Work in tandem with all ancillary services to maintain knowledge and proficiency in department procedures.
- Oversee education program for low volume high risk patients/procedures.
- Maintain knowledge and proficiency of EMR to provide necessary training.
- Maintain proficiency in ED and Inpatient unit to provide relevant education.
- Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.
- Coordinate education related to new products, equipment, and clinical rollouts.
Clinical Nurse Responsibilities:
- Work a minimum of one (1) 12‑hour Registered Nurse clinical shift per week.
- Deliver age‑specific, developmentally appropriate nursing care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills.
- Ensure patient comfort, safety, and dignity always.
- Accurately and consistently document patient care in the medical record.
- Observe and document patient signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological status.
- Communicate and propose care plan revisions and desired outcomes to physicians.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and patient privacy.
- Execute physician orders safely and appropriately.
- Collect laboratory specimens and perform testing in accordance with COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
- Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
- Assemble equipment and supplies for diagnostic and treatment procedures and assist as needed.
- Deliver care in compliance with legal, facility, departmental, and Board of Nursing standards.
- Ensure safe handling and preparation of food for patients.
Other Job Functions
- Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
- Travel to all facility locations as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Ability to work off-hours and on call when required.
- Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document.
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