Clinical Educator

OSF HealthCare; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare seeks a Clinical Educator to lead education programs for clinical staff, focusing on orientation, competency, and ongoing skill-building. You will collaborate with the health care team to improve patient care quality and safety through education aligned with OSF initiatives.

The role requires RN licensure, BLS, and at least one year of direct patient care, with MSN preferred. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; RN license current in-state.
• 1 year of direct patient care experience.
• Current RN licensure and BLS certification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong computer skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop orientation, education, competency programs for staff.
• Assess and plan ongoing education aligned with OSF goals.
• implement and evaluate education initiatives for quality and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

MSN

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Total Rewards

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Pay range for this position is $41.85-61.63/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Educator functions autonomously and in collaboration with the health care team in clinical practice, quality and safety and leadership roles. The clinical educator is responsible for providing appropriate education, which includes assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating orientation, education, competency, and skill-building needs of OSF HealthCare employees to enhance the quality of patient care services. The clinical educator ensures such programs are based on the principle of delivering care appropriate to the patient population served using innovative, high-quality education in accordance with best practice and in alignment with the strategic goals and clinical initiatives of OSF.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 1 year of direct patient care
• Licensure/ Certification: Current state license RN. Current American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS.
• 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
• Experience: Previous nursing leadership role.
• Licensure/ Certification: Clinical specialty, professional development or nursing education.
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Program and curriculum development in nursing education.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.