Clinical Educator

Brief Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our main campus is located on 20+ acres just north of mid-town Miami, and is home to our support departments like Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Job Title:
Clinical Educator

We are seeking a highly organized and qualified individual who will act as a facilitator, teacher, and resource person for new and current staff. In this role they will be expected to assess, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate staff development programs that are directed toward achievement of professional excellence. Promote high quality, continuing professional development for all employees in the organization.

Provide and coordinate orientation, in‑service education, continuing education, patient safety and education in all settings in the organization. Responsibilities include meeting departmental needs, regulatory and agency requirements. Assist with the coordination of annual required education: risk management, safety, infection control, employee health, etc. Serve as a role model through demonstration of applying theory and incorporating research findings into clinical practice.

• Assesses current and future needs on clinical‑care and non‑clinical‑care issues.
• Educational requirements are verified as stipulated by regulatory accrediting bodies, such as the State of Florida, Joint Commission, OSHA, and AHCA.
• Develops, conducts, and evaluates the nursing orientation program.
• Assess initial and ongoing needs of nursing personnel. Monitors nursing skills, practices and Documentation to ensure compliance with State Regulations and Miami Jewish policies and procedures.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs.
• Oversees CPR program for MJHS and maintains appropriate documentation for facility employees.
• Participates in Organizational‑wide activities to ensure compliance in various areas.
• Maintains training and continuing education records.
• Serves as a liaison with clinical school programs and coordinates scheduling of their clinical experiences.
• Utilizes opportunities to promote professional learning and development.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Education, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

• At least one‑year of acute care experience as a RN
• One‑year of clinical education and staff development experience
• Clinical experience with the geriatric population preferred

• Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
• American Heart Association BLS Instructor
• Valid Florida Driver’s License & Proof of insurance

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and development skills.
• Knowledge of alternative training methods.
• Ability to address and direct groups of up to 100 persons
• Cognitive, effective, and psychomotor skills necessary to provide clinical instruction.
• Computer skills, research, and basic statistical knowledge preferred

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
• Utilizes clinical equipment, computer equipment, office machines, projectors, VCR, and television
• Lifts objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Transports wheeled equipment with and without assistance

• Routine exposure to blood, bodily fluids, tissues

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in‑services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a…