Clinical Nurse Educator

Under the guidance of the AVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice and System Chief Nursing Officer, the Clinical Nurse Educator functions in the roles of Educator, Facilitator, Consultant, Change Agent, and Leader. The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) participates in the development of standardized educational initiatives across the Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) organization and plays a vital role in leading change in pursuit of improved nursing practice and professional development.

The Clinical Nurse Educator promotes a positive image and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers. The Clinical Nurse Educator may be required to travel to other ARH facilities to provide education, under the direction of the AVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice.

• Conduct educational needs assessments using a variety of methods/tools.
• Incorporate principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, creating a climate with supports learning across the organization.
• Coordinate and facilitate nursing orientation and competency evaluation of new staff to the organization, and well as training/education for new equipment and new/revised clinical care policies and protocols.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based educational programs and offerings.
• Utilize best practices in educational content delivery.
• Collaborate with Community Chief Nursing officer, local nursing leadership and other disciplines to create a robust educational environment while fostering teambuilding and leadership development.
• Provide point of care assistance and support to assist nursing staff with clinical skills development and critical thinking.
• Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs utilizing best practices.
• Utilize a variety of evidence-based instructional techniques.
• Adjust educational content and teaching strategies based on appropriate learner needs, utilizing various media and formats.
• Collaborate with and support all ARH facilities in developing and delivering educational programs as determined by the AVP Nursing Education and Professional Practice.
• Assume ownership and responsibility in attaining, developing, and maintaining educational and instructional expertise.
• Facilitate centralized nursing orientation.
• Oversee the onboarding of student nurses and clinical faculty to assure adherence to ARH and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee, in collaboration with Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, and applicable Schools of Nursing, compliance with the Nurse Extern Program.
• Respond to changes in nursing practice and develop programs to support these changes.
• Ensure that educational programs are congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals.
• Maintain flexibility when managing multiple roles/responsibilities.
• Interpret and communicate across multiple disciplines.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Serve as a role model to promote education, professionalism, excellence, and safety.
• Role model and promote the concept of life‑long learning.
• Lead committees, work groups, and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

BSN Required or have plan to obtain within 2 years

Master’s Degree Preferred

Three (3) years clinical nursing experience required
* Five (5) years or more preferred

Minimum of 1 year nursing education experience required
* Three (3) or more preferred

• Current license to practice nursing in the states of KY or WV depending on state of residency.
• Professional Certification Required or plan to obtain within 2 years of employment.
• BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS required within 6 months of employment.
• PALS required within 6 months of employment.
• TNCC required within 1 year.
• De‑escalation training (ARH adopted) required within 6 months.

• BLS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.
• ACLS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.
• PALS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.
• De‑Escalation Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.
• TNCC Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.
• Other Instructor designations as needed with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.

• To facilitate the professional competence and confidence of the Clinical Nurse Educator, the AVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice may assign mandatory professional development activities, workshops and educational offerings.