Clinical Nurse Educator; RN

General Summary

Plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs for specified area(s); in collaboration with Nurse Manager and utilizing information from strategic priorities, assesses and utilizes the Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development to develop educational offerings. Serves as a resource and coordinator of education for assigned area(s) of responsibility and creates a supportive environment to promote a strong learning culture.

• Responsible for meeting the learning needs of staff within assigned areas, including emergent, short‑term, intermittent, and long‑range, based on changes within the organization.
• In collaboration with manager(s), assess learning needs of staff within units/departments assigned and make recommendations for educational programs, utilizing a variety of teaching strategies and audiovisuals.
• Design and revise educational activities to facilitate behavior change.
• Integrate cultural competence into learning activities and facilitate the application of appropriate theories of nursing and other sciences to improve quality patient care.
• Work in collaboration with the Professional Nursing Practice Department to complete and submit the ANA continuing education contact hour packet for educational programs offered at Shore Health System.
• Work in conjunction with unit preceptors and unit manager to develop a competency‑based orientation individualized to new hires assigned to unit(s)/department(s).
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet learning needs of staff on all shifts.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of educational endeavors.
• Provide assistance to learners in identification of learning needs, including cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
• Facilitate the adult learning process, creating a climate conducive to learning and a good relationship with learners, promoting a strong learning culture.
• Monitor safety practices and recognize trends in conjunction with manager to promote patient safety.
• Serve as a coach or mentor for less experienced staff/colleagues.

• Provide assistance to learners in identification of learning needs.
• Facilitate the adult learning process, creating a climate conducive to learning and a good relationship with learners.
• Monitor safety practices and recognize trends in conjunction with manager to promote patient safety.
• Serve as a coach or mentor for less experienced staff/colleagues.

• Facilitate initiation, adoption, and adjustment to change initiatives.
• Work with leadership team to keep staff updated on changes in regulatory requirements.
• Serve on key committees to identify educational needs of nursing staff; chair unit‑based Education Council and serve as a standing member on Education Council.

• Network within and outside the Department of Nursing, collaborating within and across interdisciplinary teams.
• Coach and provide feedback to improve staff performance.
• Apply clinical process and education of patients and families, including assessing needs, formulating an educational plan, implementing the plan, and revising as needed.
• Proficiently utilize a variety of educational approaches, including one‑on‑one instruction, group classes, train‑the‑trainer, and audio‑visual presentations.
• Educate staff to be unit trainers for new equipment, policies, and procedures, and provide a framework for training/education.
• Enlist staff experts to help deliver education.
• Serve as a resource to other departments as necessary, as the clinical expert.
• Demonstrate the ability to problem‑solve and provide feedback to individuals.

• Facilitate evidence‑based practice and utilization of nursing research to improve and advance nursing practice; promote a culture of inquiry.
• Educate nurses on the research process and its impact on healthcare.
• Incorporate research and EBP findings into educational activities.

• Support Organization and Nursing Strategic Plan; encourage and support staff to advance professionally through membership in professional organizations, national…