Clinical Educator - Perinatal

Clinical Educator
- Perinatal

The Clinical Educator is an experienced professional nurse who utilizes evidence based practice for the achievement of organizational goals related to nursing education and professional practice. They serve as an educator, consultant, facilitator, and resource for nursing staff. The Clinical Educator possess in-depth scientific knowledge, technical expertise, skill, and competence. They utilize a collaborative approach to communicate among all care providers to optimize the efficiency and efficacy of patient care.

In this role, the Clinical Educator is a change agent and suggests new and innovative approaches that result in sustained quality improvement. Reports to Department Director and Manager.

Design, Implementation, Coordination, and Evaluation of Education/Educational Programs

Develops and coordinates new and existing employee orientation programs. Schedules new employees for required orientation components and monitors their progression. Creates, reviews, and revises orientation pathways and competencies annually. Evaluates educational programs for effectiveness and impact. Provides Director/Manager with annual program evaluation summary. Creates and provides educational and professional development opportunities that enhance: empirical outcomes, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, transformational leadership, new knowledge, innovations, and improvements.

Evaluates and tracks programs and other educational/professional development offerings for sustained improvement and outcomes. Performs learning needs assessment (annually and ad hoc). Develops educational programs based on needs. Provides training reports to assist staff in achieving high completion rates for assigned departments. Ensures educational activities are congruent with organizational pillars, mission, vision, value and goals. Identifies and develops high-risk, low volume clinical competencies are reviewed annually and as needed.

Provides didactic classes, self-study modules, and learning opportunities to staff members. Evaluates on-going needs, competence and post education outcomes. Creates, maintains, and reviews annually competencies for preceptors and Advanced Clinical Nurses. Utilizes complex patient care situations to develop staff problem solving and decision making skills.

Leadership and Collaboration

Works with Nursing Directors and Managers to create educational content that meets department specific needs. Provides guidance, educational support, and leadership throughout the organization. Encourages staff to: pursue higher education, certification, obtain ACN, and attend/participate in professional development activities. Models behaviors that reflect participation and leadership in activities within the organization, such as serving in key roles on committees, and councils.

Participates in and supports Versant Program – Residents and preceptors. Evaluations
- Assists with Resident, preceptor, new hire, and ACN evaluations as needed. Assumes responsibility for projects and is self-directed in autonomously moving charge forward, while identifying when guidance and/or assistance is needed.

Quality and Performance Improvement

Shares information with the appropriate individuals regarding necessary changes and/or compliance concerns. Works collaboratively to develop and implement process changes to achieve compliance. Monitors performance improvement, creates, implements, measures, and monitors educational plans to meet performance and quality improvement needs and initiatives. Provides education that aligns with regulatory, best practice, and evidence based, standards. Participates in the development, education, and communication of policies and procedures as appropriate.

Creates and implements training/educational programs focused on identified performance improvement and organizational initiatives. Participates in continued survey readiness activities and provides education as appropriate. Creates and implement education action plans based on survey findings (actual and readiness). Integrates research into practice and develops staff members' knowledge and skills in…