RN Clinical Educator - Critical Care Services

RN Clinical Educator - Critical Care Services

Apply now to join the Detroit Medical Center as an RN Clinical Educator in the Critical Care Services division.

Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is committed to exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Under the guidance of the Market Education Director, the Nursing Educator collaborates with facility/market nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non‑nursing personnel. The educator acts as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff at Tenet Healthcare.

• Supports the educational needs for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences and learning technologies.
• Implements Tenet comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of nursing staff.
• Ensures all program/course revisions meet the Department of Nursing and regulatory expectations and standards.
• Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• Delivers/coordinates other educational programs as directed (e.g., Grand Rounds, in‑services, continuing education, job‑specific and specialty curricula) to support competence and professional growth of Tenet nursing staff.
• Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as a role model through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring.
• Serves as a facilitator to nurse residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice.
• Participates in continuing education provider unit learning and evaluates nursing education activities which qualify for continuing education credit.
• Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested.
• Provides guidance, resources and knowledge for professional growth of others.
• Mentors colleagues, other nurses, students and others as appropriate.
• Participates in quality performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.

• Tele/IMC/PCU
• Transitional Care Unit
• IV Team
• Monitor Techs
• Cath Lab/EKG/CVRU/Cardiology
• Accountable for projects such as ACLS, EKG, and Stroke and Heart assessments.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing Education, or related specialty.
• 3 years nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Current state licenses and certifications.

• Participates in projects and educational activities as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues across Tenet.
• Demonstrates skill in navigating and communicating in a complex environment.
• Reports to licensing, certification, accreditation, and other regulatory bodies for educational program compliance.
• Interacts with staff in an ethical, consistent, fair, timely, appropriate and decisive manner.
• Identifies factors that affect staff’s ability to fulfill job responsibilities and collaborates with management for improvement.
• Accepts committee and market work group appointments and actively participates to affect change in patient care.
• Cultivates positive relationships with academic programs.
• Demonstrates AIDET and respect for others at all times.

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is a nationally recognized health care system serving patients and families throughout Michigan. DMC's 150‑year legacy offers world‑class care in cardiovascular health, women’s services, neurosciences, stroke treatment, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplant and other general and specialty services.

Employment practices are not influenced by applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program.