Clinical Educator - Perinatal Services

Abrazo Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Abrazo Community Health Network Nursing Education Department is seeking a Nursing Educator to lead educational programming across nursing units. The role partners with facility leadership to assess learning needs, develop curricula, and deliver programs that improve patient care and staff competency.

The educator will mentor staff, coordinate orientation and continuing education, and contribute to policy and clinical practice improvements, aligning with organizational goals and accreditation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education or related specialty.
• Current State Licenses & Certifications (BLS, ACLS, NRP).
• Two years of nursing experience in Perinatal Services (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supports educational needs for assigned units/clinics with classroom, clinical experiences and learning technologies.
• Implements comprehensive education programs to meet orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of the nursing staff.
• Delivers/coordinates educational programs (Grand Rounds, in-services, continuing education, job-specific and specialty curricula) to support competence and professional growth.
• Mentors colleagues, other nurses, students and others as appropriate.
• Evaluates nursing education activities for continuing education credits and keeps abreast of policy updates.

Skills

Educational program development

Mentoring & coaching

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Abrazo Community Health Network 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 Abrazo Community Health Network, 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

Under the guidance of the Market Education Director, the Nursing Educator collaborates with facility/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 assigned units 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

• Clinical Education
  • Supports the educational needs for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences and learning technologies.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities.
  • Delivers/coordinates other educational programs as directed (e.g., Grand Rounds, in-services, continuing education, job-specific and specialty curricula) to support competence and professional growth of Tenet nursing staff.
  • Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as a role model through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring.
  • Serves as a facilitator to nurse residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice.
  • Participates in continuing education provider unit learning. Evaluates nursing education activities which qualify for continuing education credit. Participates in activities to keep abreast of the changes to market/facility policies/procedures of the provider unit, and the expectations of the educator role. Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested.
  • Provides guidance, resources and knowledge for professional growth of others.
  • Mentors colleagues, other nurses, students and others as appropriate.
  • Participates in quality performance improvement activities.
• Perinatal Services
  • Covers Services but not limited to:
  • Labor/Delivery
  • Mother/Baby
  • Lactation
  • Offsite Centers
  • Accountable for the Projects, such as but not limited to:
  • Core Super-user Fairs
  • Fetal Monitoring
  • Perinatal Designation/Certification
• Performance Expectations
  • Participates in projects and educational activities as assigned for the department
  • Communicates effectively with colleagues across Tenet to advance goal achievement and strategic vision alignment
  • Demonstrates skill in navigating and communicating in a complex environment.
  • Fosters achievement of Nursing Education/Development goals and objectives
  • Demonstrates responsibility for reporting to licensing, certification, accreditation, and other regulatory bodies for educational program compliance
  • Interacts with staff in an ethical, consistent, fair, timely, appropriate and decisive manner in accordance with organization-wide and Nursing Department policies
  • Identifies factors that affect staff's ability to fulfill their job responsibilities, collaborates with management to effect appropriate change needed for employees success
  • Accepts Committee and market work group appointments and actively participates to affect change in patient care and the Tenet Healthcare System
  • Cultivates positive relationships with academic programs to foster positive image and relationships with Tenet Healthcare.
  • Demonstrates Aidet and respect for others at all times
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education or related specialty
  • Licensure/Certifications: Current State Licenses & Certifications (BLS, ACLS, NRP)
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience: 2 year nursing experience in Perinatal Services

Organization Description

Tenet’s hospital operations segment includes 52 acute care and specialty hospitals in nine states, as well as other facilities such as primary and specialty care clinics, diagnostic imaging centers, micro-hospitals and off-campus emergency departments. Our hospitals are well known for delivering excellent medical care and offering a complete range of services tailored to the needs of each community we serve. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world’s leading technologies, we work with multidisciplinary teams of physicians and healthcare professionals dedicated to the good health and well-being of our neighbors. Tenet also offers opportunities to work at the corporate level in Dallas, TX and in the markets we serve. Corporate and executive positions support the mission of the enterprise.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.