Clinical Education Scholar

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Education Scholar to join the education team. The role focuses on designing, developing, and evaluating programs that improve clinical competencies and practitioner development.

You will collaborate with the Professional Development Department and leadership to set annual education plans and standards of performance. In this salaried position, you will model OSF HealthCare’s mission and values, lead instructional initiatives, and support staff education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing; MSN enrollment within 6 months of hire and completion within 4 years.
• RN licensure in Illinois; BLS required within 30 days of hire; ANCC or equivalent certification listed in requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement education programs and practice with focus on performance problems and clinical competencies.
• Collaborate with the Professional Development Department and unit/division leadership to create annual education plans and competencies.
• Act as a catalyst for change and adapt to change in a positive and professional manner; model OSF HealthCare values.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

BSN or MSN in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Pay range for this position is $40.42 - $58.01/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is a Salaried position.

Overview

Position Summary

The Clinical Education Scholar is a member of the education team, functions as an analyst, designer and developer, instructor, evaluator, consultant, and facilitator in a broad range of activities that lead to the development and implementation of programs, instruction, and practice with emphasis on performance problems, clinical competencies, and professional development. Works in collaboration with the Professional Development Department and unit/division leadership to develop annual education plan and competencies. Acts as a catalyst for change and adapts to change in a positive and professional manner. Exemplifies and role models the mission, vision, and values of OSF HealthCare.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Master's degree in nursing - must be enrolled in MSN program within 6 months of hire, and have completed within 4 years of obtaining this position.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • RN-Registered Nurse (Illinois).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Instructor certification American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or other Nationally recognized nursing certification
• Experience: 2 years clinical experience 4 years of progressively more complex work-related experience including formal and informal teaching
• Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: MSN
• License/Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Instructor certification American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or other Nationally recognized nursing certification
• Experience: Clinical simulation design, facilitation, and debriefing experience
• Other requirements/information: Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to develop and present educational programs to all levels and learning styles of staff, and to provide comfort and instruction to patients and their families.
• Must have the ability to teach and support the instruction of the electronic medical record and other clinical computer programs.
• Analytical ability necessary to identify and assess the learning needs of staff and develop programs that meet their needs.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.