Clinical Educator- Geauga & Portage Med/Surg

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Clinical Educator for Geauga & Portage Med/Surg to lead clinical education for licensed and unlicensed staff across shifts. The role focuses on ensuring competency and adherence to standards while promoting evidence-based practice.

The Educator collaborates with the Nursing Education and Professional Development department to identify learning needs, design strategies, and evaluate effectiveness, while maintaining PHI security and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• 3+ years Med/Surg RN clinical experience.
• Experience with education in clinical setting.
• RN licensed in Ohio or multi-state compact.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with unit leadership to ensure staff competency on hire and annually.
• Facilitates adherence to accreditation standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Coaches and develops staff to promote quality and affect change.
• Identifies learning needs and develops educational strategies with Nursing Education and Professional Development.
• Adheres to ANA standards and professional development roles while maintaining PHI security.

Skills

Staff education

Leadership

Staff coaching

Communication

Nursing standards

Education

BSN degree

MSN degree

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Educator- Geauga & Portage Med/Surg (2600097W)

Clinical Educator- Geauga & Portage Med/Surg - ( 2600097W )

A Brief Overview

The clinical educator provides and evaluates clinical education for licensed and unlicensed staff on all shifts and facilitates evidenced-based practice.

What You Will Do

• Collaborates with unit leadership to ensure staff competency upon hire and annually.


• Supports leadership by facilitating staff’s adherence to accreditation standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.


• Exhibits leadership skills and ability to coach and develop staff to maintain and promote quality and affect change.


• Works collaboratively with the Department of Nursing Education and Professional Development to identify learning needs, develop and implement educational strategies, and participate in learning effectiveness evaluation.


• Adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Practice in Nursing Professional Development roles established by the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) to include: Educator, Consultant, Researcher, Facilitator, Change Agent, and Leader.


• Provides patient care as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Complies with all policies and standards.


• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.


• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)

(MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing or related field (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 3+ years of Med/Surg RN clinical experience (Required) and


• Experience with education, teaching in clinical setting (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to prioritize initiatives (Required proficiency)


• Problem solve and think critically (Required proficiency)


• Open to new ways of thinking (Required proficiency)


• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups (Required proficiency)


• Able to coach and develop others (Required proficiency)


• Thorough knowledge and understanding of standards within area of nursing expertise. (Required proficiency)


• Knowledge of JC/CMS accreditation requirements (Required proficiency)


• Working knowledge of the use of established clinical and preceptorship models in the development of clinical education programs (Required proficiency)


• Advanced nursing skills and knowledge in area of specialty (Required proficiency)


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required) and


• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)


• Certification in a specialty clinical area or nursing professional development (Required within 1 Year)