Clinical Educator

Job Summary Provides educational programs and activities, based on assessment of learning needs, to enhance the knowledge and skills of the staff.

Performance:

Position Specific Essential Functions Enhanced the effectiveness of the department by partnering in setting individual and departmental goals to ensure alignment with the organizational goals. Exhibits creativity and flexibility through times of change. Monitors resources utilization. Influences and inspires others to act in an energetic, committed fashion in pursuit of positive patient outcomes. Models behaviors that create trust and confidence, which encourages others to follow suggested paths or approaches. Collects data and information related to educational needs from a variety of sources on an ongoing basis. Synthesized that data and prioritizes based upon immediate or anticipated needs of the situation. Uses date to identify future trends and issues. Documents relevant assessment data in a retrievable format. Identifies desired outcome of education/orientation activities that demonstrate learning. Individualizes content to target audience, considering adult learning concepts. Collaborates with other disciplines, when appropriate, to enhance comprehensiveness of education activities. Markets activities effectively. Documents the planning process. Implements planned education activities in a timely manner utilizing evidence-based knowledge. Coordinates clinical, financial, technical, educational, and other resources needed to implement the plan. Utilizes appropriate psychomotor, cognitive, and affective educational content, materials, and strategies for a positive learning environment. Uses a variety of educational strategies designed to meet the needs of the learner. Consistently documents implementation of the identified plan. Seeks out opportunities for feedback and evaluation of the effectiveness of education/orientation activities from learners, peers, and director. Selects relevant evaluation methods. Evidences a trend of improvement and/or high levels of learner knowledge/learning needs met and learner satisfaction. Consistently documents evaluation data. Uses creativity and innovation to revise and improve learning activities/orientation. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Required High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program Bachelor's degree in Nursing Preferred Master's degree in

Nursing Experience:

Required Five years of experience in acute nursing Preferred Five years of experience in

Nursing Certification/Licensure:

Required Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Must obtain within six (6) months of start date