Clinical Educator

Tenet Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Career development

HSA / FSA

Employee Assistance

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis, part of Tenet Healthcare, seeks a Nursing Educator to partner with nursing leadership to assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate education programs for all nursing levels and related staff. You will lead orientation, continuing education, in-services, and contribute to policy development, using adult learning principles and learning technologies.

Join a 479-bed facility recognized for quality and safety and help advance professional development in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education or related specialty is required.
• Current state licenses and certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Supports educational needs for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences and learning technologies.
• Ensures program revisions meet nursing and regulatory standards and stay updated with current research.
• Implements comprehensive education programs for orientation and ongoing competency development.
• Provides consultation to enhance continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education or related specialty

Job description

Overview

Saint Francis Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Nursing Educator collaborates with market nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. The educator acts as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff at Tenet Healthcare. The Nursing Educator implements a comprehensive education program for his/her facility while following and contributing to Tenet educational goals and vision. Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to orientation, continuing education and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to process, performance and service-delivery consultation and contributions to the organization through councils, committees and workgroups.

Responsibilities

• Supports the educational needs for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences and learning technologies.
• Ensures all program/ course revisions meet the Department of Nursing and regulatory expectations and standards. Adheres to national education practice standards and stays abreast of current research into nursing education practice. Programs are executed and revised based on adult learning principles, organizational and learning theory consistent with Tenet endorsed philosophy and direction.
• Implements Tenet comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of the nursing staff, with specific focus for his/her units/clinics, which supports the Tenet model of professional nursing practice.
• Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities.
• Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested.
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education or related specialty
  • Licensure/Certification: Current state licenses and certifications
• Preferred:
  • Experience: 3 year nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred

Organization Description

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN.Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center.The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!

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