Clinical Education Specialist

Overview

The Clinical Education Specialist is responsible for promoting evidence-based practice through staff development and education to ensure optimal and safe patient outcomes. The Clinical education specialist is responsible for designing, implementing and facilitating clinical orientation and education programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of clinical staff, unlicensed assistive personnel, and community health workers.This role requires an understanding of professional development standards and instructional design, as well as acting as a key resource in the orientation and ongoing education of clinical staff.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in general clinical and nursing practices.Contribute to the development of clinical knowledge and skills of newly hired and current clinical staff.Deliver engaging and effective education sessions to clinical staff, utilizing a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, case studies, simulations, and hands-on demonstrations.Develop and implement competency assessment tools to evaluate clinical staff and unlicensed assistive personnel clinical skills and knowledge.Keep informed with the latest clinical practice guidelines, best practices, and evidence-based practice standards to ensure education programs reflect current healthcare trends.Collaborate with clinical leadership to identify education needs, gaps, and opportunities for continuous improvement.Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical education programs through assessments, evaluations, surveys, and feedback from clinical staff.Use PDSA cycle as needed to evaluate and revise clinical education programs for continuous performance improvement.Maintain accurate records of education sessions, participant attendance, evaluations, and outcomes.Manage the scheduling and delivery of training for new and existing staff.Maintain existing training programs and update materials as needed, including inventory of supplies.Meeting key performance indicators as deemed necessary by the organization.Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

• Ability to design and deliver effective educational content to diverse audiencesExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, online educational platforms, and educational technology tools.Strong attention to detail and accuracy as well as organizational and time management skills.Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of clinical leaders, interdisciplinary teams, and other key stakeholders.Ensure that clinical training, as well as any associated tasks comply with all regulatory andaccreditation standards of the Joint Commission and adequately reflect the organization’s standard operating procedures and policies.Uphold regulatory compliance standards, focusing on company policies and procedures as well as the overall mission, vision and values of the organization.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Required

Three (3) years' relevant nursing experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting. Evidence of excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience:

Master of Science in Nursing

One (1) year of experience in orientation and education of nursing staff in a clinical setting.

Licenses/Certifications:

Current license to practice nursing in the State of Texas.-Upon Hire

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers.- Upon Hire

Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) within 2 Years of being hired

Ambulatory Nurse Certification (AMB-BC) within 2 years - Preferred