Clinical Educator - East Valley Emergency Department

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is seeking an experienced Clinical Educator for the East Valley Emergency Department in Phoenix. This role partners with bedside staff, nurse leaders, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to build clinical excellence and support a culture of ongoing learning in a fast-paced pediatric ED.

Responsibilities include assessing learning needs, developing education programs, supporting onboarding and competency validation, and ensuring staff maintain knowledge and skills to care

Qualifications

• One year experience in a preceptor or leadership role in the specific specialty area.
• Two years clinical pediatric nursing experience.
• Adult teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the educational department to support the departmental strategic plan and ongoing institutional growth.
• Collaborates with other disciplines and departments as a change agent and participates in the evaluation of outcomes.
• Engages in ongoing organizational endeavors which support the philosophy and values of Phoenix Children's, nursing, model of care and professional development of staff.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates learning opportunities based on evidence using a variety of teaching strategies.
• Seeks and takes advantage of opportunities to enhance own professional growth and development.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Skills

Clinical education

Teaching

Leadership

Nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Clinical Educator - East Valley Emergency Department

Department: PCH-EV JV | Educational Services

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Clinical Education

Posting #: 1050702

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: We are seeking an experienced and energetic Clinical Educator to join the East Valley Emergency Department. This role is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about emergency care, education, and preparing teams to deliver exceptional care in a fast paced environment. You will partner with bedside staff, nurse leaders, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to build clinical excellence and support a culture of continuous learning.

You will assess learning needs, develop education programs, support onboarding and competency validation, and help staff maintain the knowledge and skills needed to care for pediatric emergency patients. This position develops, implements, and evaluates education plans that strengthen clinical practice, improve patient safety, and support high quality care while meeting organizational and regulatory standards.

This position develops, implements, and evaluates proactive educational plans and programs to address staff and departmental needs to ensure ongoing enhancement and improvement of staff skills, competencies and professional growth in accordance with established standards, requirements and regulations.

Position Duties

• Collaborates with colleagues within the educational department to support the departmental strategic plan and ongoing institutional growth.
• Collaborates with other disciplines and departments as a change agent and participates in the evaluation of outcomes.
• Engages in ongoing organizational endeavors which support the philosophy and values of Phoenix Children's, nursing, model of care and professional development of staff.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates learning opportunities based on evidence using a variety of teaching strategies.
• Seeks and takes advantage of opportunities to enhance own professional growth and development.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Nursing.

Experience

• One year experience in a preceptor or leadership role in the specific specialty area.
• Two years clinical pediatric nursing experience.
• Adult teaching experience.

Additional Requirements

• Current State of Arizona RN license.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association.
• National Certification in clinical specialty and/or nursing professional development.

Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position

• AZ RN License OR Compact to Arizona License OR Compact State - Required
• Basic Life Support - Required
• Nurse Prof Dev - Preferred

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable