Education - Clinical NURSE Educator

Position: Education - CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR
This is a part time (0.6-0.8 Status) day shift Clinical Nurse Educator in the Education Department.

The Clinical Education Specialist is responsible for collaborating with department leaders in identifying mechanisms for documenting competencies related to the clinical and support functions of Community Medical Center. This position is responsible for the development of programs to meet the needs of the staff related to ongoing competencies, as well as assisting in the development of education for new equipment and procedures initiated in areas of responsibility, as appropriate.

The Clinical Education Specialist oversees Clinical Orientation for new staff in the nursing area. The Clinical Education Specialist liaisons with clinical educators across the organization to ensure that offerings are sufficient to meet organizational needs and to eliminate redundancy. Other areas of responsibility include the oversight of the employee education reimbursement system, assistance with the student on-boarding process and serving as the Community Medical Center's primary MNA nurse planner.

Facilitates interaction with other Clinical Educators and works jointly where projects involve multiple units. Provides back up support for EMR training as appropriate.

The Clinical Nurse Educator is accountable for compliance with the Montana Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics, and all other applicable regulatory standards.

* Meets with leaders of applicable departments on a regular basis to discuss staff educational and development needs for designated areas. Performs needs assessments, gap analyses, planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning activities. Participates in designated departments' briefs, huddles, and debriefs as applicable and appropriate.

* Assesses, plans, coordinates, develops, and evaluates appropriate competency-based orientation and continuing education programs that will enhance the knowledge base and skill levels of orientees and experienced clinical care providers in the adult women's/newborns care practice areas. Rounds in departments to ensure education outcomes are achieved.

* Maintains clinical expertise through hands-on, in-unit demonstrations of skills and competencies and maintaining knowledge currency of women/newborns evidence-based practice. Meets the job requirements of the Clinical Practice RN.

* Maintains a mechanism for staff members on all shifts to solicit assistance for problem solving patient care issues through in-house resources, on-line learning and nurse practice resources, and other appropriate mechanisms of communications.

* Establishes and maintains effective communications and rapport with Medical Staff members in a manner that is receptive to their needs and concerns, thus providing for collaborative working relationships, especially as pertains to staff development. Encourages and seeks out the assistance of the Medical Staff in participating with educational endeavors for staff members.

* As a Clinical Education center-assigned staff member, manages allocated programs of responsibility in the most efficient and effective manner. Serves as a clinical education representative and subject matter expert on hospital committees as assigned. Reviews and informs policies and procedures as assigned.

* Actively participates in continuing education. Participates in required certifications (i.e. BLS) applicable to women's/newborns care nursing. Demonstrates high level computer skills for research, utilizes the learning management system, and maintains proficiency of the electronic medical record. Assists the Senior Clinical Educator and Senior Director in maintaining currency of department-level policies.

* Maintains membership in appropriate/applicable professional organizations as well as networks with peers to keep abreast of the current professional practice and quality-driven environment as it affects clinicians and the Medical Center.

* Utilizes quality data to identify and define concerns/problems and develops appropriate in-services or continuing education programs to address. Collaborates with IT and Quality professionals to assure nursing documentation systems lend to evidence-based best practices.

* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, complies with the policies and procedures of the Medical Center and the Division of Nursing, and demonstrates a commitment to the key values and philosophy of the hospital.

* Promotes evidence-based nursing practice, which is grounded in the organization's nursing philosophy, involves the patient and caregivers/significant others with respect to their values, cultural differences, preferences and expressed needs.

* The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Minimum

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in nursing required.

* RN Licensed to…