Clinical Educator-RN-Full Time

Broadlawns Medical Center; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement - IPERS

Education Assistance

Employee Health & Wellness

PTO

Free Parking

Health Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

529 College Savings Plan

And more!

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines, IA, seeks a Clinical Educator to coordinate staff education and development activities, in-services, and continuing education, aligning programs with organizational goals. You will assess needs, plan and implement orientation, facilitate training, and support competency assessments while partnering with department leaders to drive quality and patient safety.

This full-time role requires an RN license and nursing degree, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or ASN with clinical educator experience.
• Five years of clinical experience.
• Current IA RN license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to pursue ongoing educational opportunities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.
• Ability to teach basic computer skills.
• Strong collaboration with others.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and delivering presentations.

Responsibilities

• Link mission and values to performance improvement activities.
• Collaborate with department leaders to meet education goals.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate staff development programs.
• Coordinate and implement clinical staff orientation.
• Facilitate training and competency assessments.
• Act as a resource for staff development and onboarding education.
• Address learning needs and apply adult learning principles.
• Participate in organizational improvement activities and committees.
• Interpret policies and procedures across departments.
• Facilitate groups and team-building activities.
• Engage in professional meetings and continuing education.
• Support organizational systems to improve effectiveness.

Skills

Clinical education

Staff development

Adult learning

Group facilitation

Time management

Self-directed

Presentation skills

Collaboration

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

ASN with clinical educator experience

IA RN license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!

Clinical Educator-Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri 8A-430P

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Clinical Educator will coordinate and provide staff education and development activities including in-services and continuing education; facilitate groups and process improvement initiatives based upon identified needs; and assist with the orientation of clinical staff.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Links the mission, vision, values, and employee expectations (culture) of the Medical Center with all performance improvement activities.
• 2. Works effectively with department leaders to achieve common educational expectations and goals.
• 3. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates staff development and educational programs designed to meet the varied and specific needs of the clinical staff.
• 4. Plans, coordinates, and implements orientation for clinical staff.
• 5. Facilitates skill training and competency assessment based on identified needs.
• 6. Acts as a resource for staff development and education related to their unit and/or specialty, annual and onboarding education and competency assessments, skills fairs, mock events, and other learning opportunities as they arise.
• 7. Addresses the individual learning needs of training participants and applies adult learning principles.
• 8. Acts as a resource and participates in Organizational Improvement activities, committees, and meetings as assigned.
• 9. Acts as a liaison between departments in interpreting policies and procedures.
• 10. Facilitates groups utilizing appropriate meeting management and team building techniques.
• 11. Participates in professional meetings/organizations and continuing education as assigned.
• 12. Assists in developing organizational systems that increase the overall effectiveness of the Medical Center.
• 13. Models service excellence at all times.
• 14. Provides appropriate educational training needs driven by department specific needs and regulatory standards.
• 15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field or ASN with 2 years experience as a clinical program educator. Will complete bachelor's degree within established time frame.
• 2. 5 years clinical experience.
• 3. Current IA RN license.
• 4. Competent in basic computer skills (Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Power Point).
• 5. Willingness to pursue ongoing traditional and non-traditional educational / training opportunities.
• 6. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments/projects.
• 7. Self-directed and requires minimal supervision in fulfilling the job requirements.
• 8. Ability to consistently meet the department work schedule as designated.
• 9. Ability to exhibit and teach basic computer skills.
• 10. Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• 11. Demonstrated knowledge or experience in educational principles or adult learning theories in adult education and training with the ability to make presentations to large groups of people.

Work Shift 8:30a-4p (United States of America)

BENEFITS (FT/PT)

• Retirement - IPERS
• Education Assistance
• Employee Health & Wellness
• PTO
• Free Parking
• Health Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• And more!

Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. Broadlawns takes a leadership position in teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals through its residency and fellowship programs.