EMS Clinical Educator

Capital Health is the region’s leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than
600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.

As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a
full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$31.69 - $41.40

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Position Overview

Plans, promotes, coordinates, implements and evaluates education activities according to Capital Health (CH) standards and policies. Promotes a continuous learning environment that supports ongoing staff development for assigned clinical areas. Uses effective communication to promote a positive environment. Demonstrates advanced level of expertise through collaborative activities within and outside Capital Health (CH). Functions as a clinical resource in patient care activities.

Generates evaluation data for education and staff performance.

Education: MS or MSN. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Experience : Three years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care healthcare facility. Some previous teaching experience. If hired on the mother/Baby Unit, IBCLC is required within one year.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ

Requires ATCN or TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)

Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to:
Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation, Hospital at Home

CPR Requirements:

• Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
• Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services
• Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.

Knowledge and

Skills:

Effective written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of adult learning principles and classroom techniques. Strong interpersonal skills.
Special Training:
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

• Coordinates the development of orientation plans for the unit based healthcare providers. Individualizes the orientation plan based on the experience level and learning needs of the orientee. Assists department manager to update and monitor the orientation process and monitors and evaluates the progress of orientees.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills and uses a variety of instructional methods/teaching strategies. Plans, coordinates and presents programs to meet the assessed learning needs of healthcare providers, patients and community as applicable. Exercises discretion and judgement when providing educational opportunities at times and places needed. Evaluates program outcome effectiveness based on the relevance and appropriateness of educational materials. Disseminates…