Clinical Educator (RN) - Critical Care

Carolinas Medical Center; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base compensation within pay range

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health’s High Point Medical Center - Nursing Education seeks a Clinical Educator to coordinate and deliver education for nursing staff, improving patient care quality and safety. This role supports service line education across critical care units and collaborates with nursing leadership to design learning sessions.

The position requires a BSN, NC RN licensure, BLS, and 3 years of critical care experience; CCRN is preferred and encouraged within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN required.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• 3 years' clinical experience in a critical care environment.
• CCRN certification preferred; encouraged to obtain within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and demonstrates proficiency in patient assessment skills and nursing Skills.
• Reinforces policies and procedures, protocols and guidelines with nursing staff.
• Coordinates nursing centered rounds and bedside reporting with the Nurse Manager/Case Manager.
• Provides service line specific unit educational programs in collaboration with preceptors and NPDS; monitors attendance rosters.
• Ensures the quality of professional services by maintaining competency through ongoing education.

Skills

Clinical education coordination

Staff education delivery

Communication skills

Education

BSN

RN licensure in NC

BLS Certification

CCRN certification (preferred)

Job description

Department:

34208 High Point Medical Center - Nursing Education

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday

Days - 8 hours shifts

Pay Range:

$41.10 - $61.65

Supports Critical Care Division, including: Medical ICU, Cardiac Care, Cardiac Telemetry, and SICU (Intermediate Care)

The Clinical Educator coordinates and conducts education for nursing staff, which will enhance quality and safe patient care. Responsible for ensuring nursing staff within the service line units are educated to assess and identify patient care needs for assigned patients. Education is provided based on unit/patient needs and includes but is not limited to service line academies, skill-based competency, equipment uses expertise, and/or clinical assessment competency. Collaborate with Director of Clinical and Life Support Education, Manager of Clinical and Life Support Education, Directors of Nursing, and Nurse managers to provide learning sessions to enhance staff knowledge and competency in the management of cost effective/clinically effective complex patient and family centered care.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required; BSN required
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification issued by the American Heart Association
• 3 years' clinical experience in critical care environment required
• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification preferred, encouraged to obtain within one year of hire

Key Responsibilities

• Teaches and demonstrates proficiency in patient physical assessment skills, patient care and nursing skills (i.e. mobility, respiratory care, nutrition, pain management, oral care, preventing infection, lift equipment, vital sign monitoring equipment).
• Reinforces policies and procedures, protocols and guidelines with nursing staff.
• Coordinates nursing centered rounds and bedside reporting in conjunction with the Nurse Manager/Case Manager with an ability to phase in multidisciplinary rounds
• Provides service line specific unit educational programs in collaboration with preceptors and Nursing Practice Development Specialist (NPDS) in class settings, informal on-site settings. Monitors compliance and attendance rosters.
• Ensures the quality of professional services by demonstrating and maintaining competency through updating knowledge and skills and continuing professional growth.
• Communicates in an effective, positive, and professional manner role modeling behaviors associated with departmental expectations.
• Collaborate with nurse manager, assistant nurse manager, preceptors and NPDS to design, implement, and evaluate the nursing unit's orientation and annual needs assessment education plan.
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility including assisting in teaching interpretation of and developing strategies to address nurse sensitive indicators and performance improvement.
• Supports provision of age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Ill