Clinical Educator- Midwest Region Air Methods - 3.1 Greenwood Village, CO Job Details Full-time $81,525 - $122,250 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Computer literacy Computers (educational technologies) Cross-functional collaboration Medical evacuation flight operations Full Job Description Job Summary Responsible for evaluating clinical compliance and quality including all aspects of clinical operations. Oversee and coordinate local orientation and participate in the development and oversight of all recurrent continuing education training for clinical crew members within assigned area to achieve and maintain required competencies. Develop and assist with scenario and clinical content for new hires and recurrent clinical teammates. Assists in mentoring clinicians that are placed on clinical education plans. Coordinate activities to achieve and maintain accreditation. Participates in air medical research. Assists with maintaining and improving clinical quality, clinical compliance, accreditation and successful reaccreditation. Performs as clinical expert. Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following: Lead new employee orientation with oversight of schedules and base assignments. Provide leadership and mentoring to orientees and preceptors, developing area-specific training on local protocols and procedures. Work collaboratively with RCEM and RCD to assist in the oversight of new employees' clinical preceptorship. Collaborate with area RCEM and RCD in maintaining mutual resources for education available to all flight crews within the region to assist with maintaining and improving clinical quality. Teach and evaluate clinical competency in simulation labs, invasive labs, and other learning technology programs for new hires and experienced staff. Lead content development and continuing education to maintain compliance with accrediting, regulating, and credentialing agencies. Support implementation of management decisions affecting clinical practice. Plan educational programming for new and evolving programs of care. Assist in developing policies and procedures that maintain clinical quality. Develop simulation and other various learning technology scenarios for clinical competency and learning stage(s) improvement. Evaluate clinical teammate performance during educational programs and use findings for continuous improvement. Apply objective, evidence-based assessment tools and statistical analysis to classroom and clinical performance. Assess educational requirements (didactic, clinical, certifications, specialty equipment, and training) across the region and for programs acquired by Air Methods in collaboration with the RCEM, RCD, and Director of Clinical Education. Lead the annual competency training, protocol testing, and initial training for new medical equipment and/or procedures. Assist in developing and revision medical standards and guidelines in collaboration with RCEM, Director of Clinical Education, RCD, and Medical Director(s). Support accreditation and reaccreditation maintenance. Assist the RCEM with developing region-specific guidance for the Training Blueprint. Accept committee and workgroup appointments and actively participate to affect change in patient care. Other duties as assigned. Additional Job Requirements Regular scheduled attendance Travel requirement: Up to 75% (may include Saturdays) Subject to applicable laws and Air Method's policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods' employment practices and policies. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN); and five or more years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Four or more years previous flight experience 2 years or more Education/instructor experience Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude Ability to multi-task efficiently, works in a fast paced environment on multiple projects and has a strong attention for detail Experience in high-fidelity simulation is preferred Specialty/subject matter expert in one or more areas: ventilation, airway management, mechanical circulatory devices, resuscitation, high-risk obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal management. Ability to participate and rotate administrator on call for specialty equipment and high-risk patient populations. Demonstrates skill in navigating and communicating in a complex environment. Fosters achievement across multiple disciplines of education/development goals and objectives. Interacts with all disciplines in an ethical, consistent, fair, timely appropriate and decisive manner in accordance with organizational-wide policies. Computer Skills Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Proficient in Smartsheet or other software as a service (SaaS) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current Flight Nurse or Flight Paramedic Specialty certification (CAMTS standards compliant) CFRN or FP-C required Must possess a minimum of one current instructor card (e.g., BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, PHTLS, ITLS, TNCC, or TNATC). Must obtain instructor status for all AHA required courses (BLS, ACLS, PALS) within 3 months of hire into position. Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.