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Job Description Summary

The Clinical Educator I is responsible for the following functions within the Clinical Education Department:

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates a positive attitude, ability, and actions to adapt to changes in work/work flow.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate educational programs for all levels of staff.
• Collaborating with Clinical Education Department Team Members and Clinical Education Nursing Supervisor in the planning of current staff development and orientation activities for new hires.
• Assisting current staff in maintaining and upgrading skills in the care of patients through nursing staff professional development and consultative activities.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional methods and principles of adult education in teaching.
• Updates educational materials as needed to provide the most current information regarding, but not limited to, SE Health hospital policy, and equipment and regulation guidelines.
• Facilitates use of rosters and evaluation forms during educational activities completing and recording electronically in a timely manner.
• Supervising the orientation of new personnel during orientation periods.
• Demonstrates proficiency in use of computerized equipment as required for classroom instruction.
• Cooperates with and adapts to planned changes in Clinical Education Departmental operation.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience Required

• At least two (2) years of acute care nursing experience;
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable standards of nursing practice relevant to assigned unit(s) (e.g., critical care, med/surg, orthopedics, oncology, maternal/newborn)

Minimum Experience Preferred

• At least three (3) years of acute care nursing/supervisory/management experience (charge nurse/nursing supervisor/relief charge nurse)

Minimum Education Required

• ADN with documentation of acceptance/enrollment in a BSN program with successful completion of the degree within two (2) years from date of hire or promotion;
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Alabama;
• Successful completion of basic and advanced life support appropriate to patient population (instructor status preferred)

Minimum Education Preferred

• BSN;
• Current clinical certification appropriate to unit scope of care (e.g, CCU, Med-Surg, Oncology, orthopedics, maternal/newborn);
• Current, active involvement in appropriate and approved local and national professional organizations (e.g., AACN, ANA, AWHONN) preferred

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to interact successfully with diverse groups, fostering cooperation and teamwork;
• Exceptional organizational and presentation skills;
• Proficient computer skills including software in a Windows environment and Microsoft Office applications;
• Energy, adaptability, and skill for conflict resolution and as well as management of diversity;
• Ability to engender confidence and trust from employees, physicians, and ancillary department personnel;
• Ability to function independently with effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to conduct educational activities and presentations effectively to all levels of staff;
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Shift

Day

Shift Details

FTE

1

Type

Regular

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