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

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. seeks a Clinical Educator for its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Phoenix. This role focuses on enhancing clinical skills through educational programs and collaborative development. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Nursing, clinical pediatric experience, and a passion for teaching. Responsibilities include developing educational plans, collaborating with clinical staff, and evaluating learning outcomes. Join us in delivering high-quality care to children and their families.

Qualifications

• One year experience in a preceptor or leadership role in the specific specialty area.
• Two years clinical pediatric nursing experience.
• Current State of Arizona RN license.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate proactive educational plans for staff.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments as a change agent.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate learning opportunities using various teaching strategies.

Skills

Clinical pediatric nursing experience

Adult teaching experience

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Department: PCH-MAIN | Educational Services

Location: Phoenix

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

Category: Clinical Education

Posting #: 1016960

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Clinical Educator to join the PICU. This role is pivotal in enhancing the clinical skills and knowledge of our inpatient staff through innovative educational programs and collaborative development efforts. If you are an experienced clinician with a talent for teaching and a passion for pediatric patient care, we want to hear from you! In this role, you will work closely with clinical staff, nurse leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to assess educational needs, support staff development, and design comprehensive training programs that strengthen safe, high-quality care for our PICU patients.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues within the educational department to support the departmental strategic plan and ongoing institutional growth.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments as a change agent and participate in the evaluation of outcomes.
• Engage in ongoing organizational endeavors that support the philosophy and values of Phoenix Children's, nursing, model of care and professional development of staff.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate learning opportunities based on evidence using a variety of teaching strategies.
• Seek and take advantage of opportunities to enhance own professional growth and development.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as requested.

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 (preferred).
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 (preferred).

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure

• 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 – Inside office environment – Applicable
• Occupational Exposure – Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
• Occupational Exposure – Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
• Occupational Exposure – Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable
• Occupational Exposure – Radiation exposure – Applicable
• Occupational Exposure – Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable