Clinical Nurse Educator

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

In collaboration with clinical specialty and site leadership, staff, and Professional Development, designs, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates clinical education programs to advance the Samaritan Health Services (SHS) healthcare teams' clinical practice within designated clinical department(s). Supports system processes at the department level for staff orientation, competency assessment and development, ongoing education, implementation of best practices, culture of safety, development of policies and procedures, and use of the electronic health record.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Emergency Department provides care for patients with a wide variety of needs from non-critical to emergent medical conditions including emergent and urgent mental health care. All patients are welcome whether walking in or arriving by emergency transport. All Emergency Department staff are certified to care for critical cardiac and trauma patients including children.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Current unencumbered Oregon RN Licensure required. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent experience required. Healthcare Provider BLS required upon hire. Three (3) years of direct care nursing experience in applicable specialty required. Certification in applicable specialty within one (1) year of hire required. Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, preferred. Board certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred.

GSR Emergency:

ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire. Verification of high school diploma or equivalent required due to the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requirements for moderate complexity testing.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Communication

• Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. Time Management
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. Adaptability/Flexibility
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent situations and to adjust actions to offer the best possible solutions to our internal and external customers. Computer Literacy
• Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software. Ability to learn new applications, enter data, and manipulate and process information. Problem Solving
• Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Compliance
• Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with laws, regulations, or standards.

Use knowledge and judgment skills to determine whether events or processes comply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1

• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time) CLIMB
• STAIRS LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 60 or more Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) KNEEL (on knees) LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 20
• 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 0

• 20 Lbs LIFT (

Overhead:

54" and above) 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20
• 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting REACH

• Upward PULL (20
• 40 pounds force)

SIT WALK

• LEVEL

SURFACE LIFT

(Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 0
• 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 0
• 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH

Fingers PULL (0-20 pounds force)

STAND BEND FORWARD

at waist REACH

• Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)