Clinical Educator

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC013130 3H Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Summary:

Neonatal ICU, FT, Some off shift coverage, (NICU Level III/IV exp preferred)

The Clinical Educator is a registered nurse who partners with a Clinical Education Specialist in providing education and training to staff in the assigned area(s). The primary role responsibilities include education and training in orientation of new staff, ongoing professional development, and competency. The Clinical Educator collaborates with the departmental leadership and staff to ensure the delivery of high quality patient and family centered care.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Recommended Education:

Master's Degree

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 3 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Certification specific to patient population - within 6 months, RN License (AR or Compact State) - Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN)

Recommended Certifications:

Description

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Education

Creates an effective learning environment by assessing learner characteristics, including learning styles and learning needs for program development.

Provides consultation, guidance and support to leadership, preceptors and orientees; and collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate orientee transition to practice

Oversees and coordinates education activities and programs of assigned areas.

Provides just in time training as educational needs arise.

Develops, implements and evaluates staff competencies.

Functions in the roles of both teacher and facilitator.

Restructures education plan based on evaluation plan for program and projects.

Plans programs that are culturally relevant and incorporate concepts of multicultural and multigenerational education.

1. Leadership

Serves as a liaison for staff, multidisciplinary team and leadership.

Supports staff by promoting a positive work environment and encourages professional behaviors.

Promotes and supports shared decision making councils by assisting with communication and education.

Uses organizational strategic plan and goals to determine educational priorities.

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication and uses effective interpersonal skills.

Functions as a change agent in promoting educational outcomes through problem solving and critical thinking.

1. Program/Project Management and Collaboration

Plans and implements programs and projects using innovation and creativity.

Practices cost effective use of resources and makes recommendations for improved utilization.

Serves as a resource to individuals, groups, and organizations as a subject matter expert.

Collaborates with other educators, leadership and staff to develop, implement and/or evaluation organizational anddepartmental orientation programs, annual departmental education plans as determined by needs assessment.

1. Evidence-based Practice

Utilizes performance improvement to evaluate the effectiveness of educational approaches in achieving staff competency and patient outcomes

Participates in and incorporates evidence-based practice as a mentor and collaborator.

Integrates scope and standards of nationally recognized guidelines into clinical practice.

Uses outcome measurements and outcome evaluation methods.

1. Professional Development

Accepts personal responsibility for own professional development and nursing practice.

Promotes participation in professional organizations and achieving certification for self and others.

Mentors nurses in their professional development and links them to relevant resources.

Maintains clinical expertise in providing direct patient care.

Role models participation in community activities.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Required - Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university - Field of Study: BSN

Preferred - Master's degree or equivalent degree - Field of Study: MSN

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required - 3 years total experience required, which includes 3 years of RN experience with demonstrated teaching experience

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

Required - RN License (AR or Compact State) (Candidate must possesss at time of hire)

Required - Specialty certification within 6 months of exam eligibility (Certification) (Candidate must possesss at time of hire)

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Required - Demonstrated communication (written and oral), problem-solving, leadership and collaborative skills.

Preferred - Experience with leadership roles, educational planning, teaching, quality improvement, research activities, and/ or publication desirable.

Preferred - Basic computer and writing skills desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight-Up to 100 pounds(Manage safely with assistance of equipment or another person)* This position may require a fitness for duty evaluation-Occasionally

Noise Level-Noise Level-Quiet

Physical Activity-Sit-Frequently

Physical Activity-Stand-Frequently

Physical Activity-Talk or hear-Regularly

Physical Activity-Taste or smell-Occasionally

Physical Activity-Use hands to touch, handle, or feel-Frequently

Physical Activity-Walk-Frequently

Physical Environment-Inside Office Environment / conditions-Regularly

Safety Sensitivity-This position has been designated as safety sensitive.-Required

Arkansas Children's (~~~) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values-safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence-which inform every action.

Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status (~~~) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (~~~) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest (~~~) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

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