ICU​/IMCU Clinical Educator

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* Job Description:

** ICU/IMCU Clinical Educator Provides clinical education, staff development, competency validation, orientation, and operational coordination within the ICU/IMCU. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for nurses and support staff while partnering with the Program Manager, unit leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to promote evidence-based practice, regulatory readiness, patient safety, and compassionate patient- and family-centered care.
** EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
** Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.  
** POSITION SUMMARY
** Provides clinical education, staff development, competency validation, orientation, and operational coordination within the ICU/IMCU. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for nurses and support staff while partnering with the Program Manager, unit leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to promote evidence-based practice, regulatory readiness, patient safety, and compassionate patient- and family-centered care.  
** PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Serves as a clinical expert, educator, and professional role model for ICU/IMCU nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
* Assesses learning needs using clinical observation, chart reviews, quality data, staff feedback, patient outcomes, and changes in practice.
* Develops and delivers unit-specific education through bedside teaching, classroom instruction, simulation, skills validation, and just-in-time training.
* Coordinates orientation for new and transferring staff; collaborates with leadership and preceptors to establish individualized learning plans and objectives.
* Evaluates orientee progress, communicates concerns and recommendations to leadership, and promotes consistency throughout the orientation process.
* Develops and supports preceptors through education, resources, and guidance; mentors staff and supports specialty certification and professional development.
* Develops, maintains, and evaluates ICU/IMCU competencies aligned with evidence-based practice, organizational policies, regulatory standards, and unit needs.
* Coordinates annual and ongoing competency validation, including high-risk and high-acuity clinical skills; maintains accurate education and competency records.
* Identifies learning and competency gaps and coordinates individualized education, remediation, and follow-up with unit leadership.
* Supports staff in applying clinical guidelines, protocols, policies, and procedures and developing sound clinical judgment in complex patient care situations.
* Collaborates with providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and other disciplines to coordinate care and standardize evidence-based practices.
* Participates in evaluation and implementation of new equipment, technology, medications, procedures, and clinical practices; provides related staff education.
* Partners with unit leadership and Quality/Risk Management to monitor patient safety and quality indicators, identify trends, and support improvement initiatives.
* Supports education and improvement efforts related to infection prevention, falls, pressure injuries, medication safety, deterioration, sepsis, and ventilator-associated complications.
* Participates in root cause analyses and improvement action plans as requested; evaluates educational effectiveness through outcomes, audits, competency results, and staff performance.
* Provides…