Regional Clinical Educator (RN Required)

Overview

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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• BSN preferred; 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.