Clinical Educator - RN - Full Time

Broadlawns Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 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

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Educator for a full-time role, Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, to coordinate staff education, in-services, and continuing education. The educator will facilitate groups, support process improvements, and assist with clinical staff orientation.

The position requires a nursing-related degree and RN licensure with 5 years clinical experience, plus strong computer and adult learning skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field or ASN with 2 years’ experience as a clinical program educator; bachelor’s degree to be completed.
• 5 years clinical experience.
• Current IA RN license.
• Competent in basic computer skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to pursue ongoing traditional and non-traditional educational opportunities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments/projects.
• Self-directed and requires minimal supervision.
• Ability to teach basic computer skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Knowledge of educational principles or adult learning theories and ability to present to large groups.

Responsibilities

• Links the mission and values of the Medical Center with performance improvement activities.
• Works with department leaders to achieve educational goals.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates staff development programs.
• Plans, coordinates and implements orientation for clinical staff.
• Facilitates skill training and competency assessment.
• Acts as a resource for staff development and education.
• Interprets policies between departments.
• Facilitates groups and team-building activities.
• Participates in professional meetings and continuing education.
• Supports organizational improvements and learning opportunities.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Group facilitation

Educational program development

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

ASN with 2 years experience as clinical educator

Current IA RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Educator-Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30A-4P

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!

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

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field or ASN with 2 year's experience as a clinical program educator. Will complete bachelor's degree within established time frame.
• 5 years clinical experience.
• Current IA RN license.
• Competent in basic computer skills (Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Willingness to pursue ongoing traditional and non-traditional educational / training opportunities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments/projects.
• Self-directed and requires minimal supervision in fulfilling the job requirements.
• Ability to consistently meet the department work schedule as designated.
• Ability to exhibit and teach basic computer skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• 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

7:30a-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.