Clinical Nurse Educator (51973)

HealthLinc; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthLinc is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to lead clinical skills training for Medical Assistants and to orient new clinical staff. You will develop instructional training on clinical aptitudes and mentor MA students.

Responsibilities include creating lesson plans, coordinating with preceptors, and delivering on-site training across HealthLinc sites. A RN license in Indiana is preferred, with BLS instructor certification required within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related area preferred.
• Master’s Degree (not required but highly preferred).
• Registered Nurse in Indiana highly preferred, or LPN with teaching background or CMA with teaching experience.
• BLS instructor certification within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans and executes training in accordance with guidelines.
• Guides skills practice in controlled skills lab.
• Provides guidance to MA students through lecture and hands-on learning lab.
• Serves as liaison for preceptors and MA students.
• Plans and executes meetings with preceptors with defined agenda and objectives.
• Provides onboarding training during orientation week for clinical staff.
• Reviews orientation materials and updates as needed.
• Collaborates with DON and site leadership to develop orientation schedule.
• Evaluates recommended clinical skills of new hires.
• Participates in development and training of skills competencies for Medical Assistants and Patient Care Team Nurses.
• Delivers onsite training at Corporate location for new programs and processes.
• Provides BLS certification classes and recertification as needed.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives aligned with PCMH.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Organization and time management

Analytical skills

Travel across HealthLinc sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related area

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate - Valparaiso, IN 46383
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day

As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will be responsible for providing clinical skills training in support of HealthLinc’s Medical Assistant training program as well as new hire orientation for all clinical staff. You will develop and provide instructional training on clinical aptitudes for Medical Assistants and Patient Care Team Nurses.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Skills Coach for Medical Assistant Trainees

• Prepares lesson plans and executes training in accordance with guidelines.
• Guides skills practice in controlled skills lab.
• Provides guidance to MA students through lecture and hands-on learning lab.
• Serves as liaison for preceptors and MA students.
• Plans and executes meetings with preceptors with a defined agenda and objectives.

New Hire Orientation for Clinical Staff

• Provides training during onboarding week as needed.
• Reviews orientation materials for clinical staff and develops and makes changes as necessary.
• Collaborates with the DON, Site Operation Directors, and Site Medical Directors to develop an orientation schedule and timeline for new hires.
• Evaluates recommended clinical skills of new hires.

General Education

• Participates in the development and training of skills competencies for Medical Assistants and Patient Care Team Nurses.
• Provides onsite training at the Corporate location on new programs and processes as designated by the Human Resource Department and/or Senior Team.
• Provides BLS certification classes and recertification classes as needed by the organization.
• All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related area preferred
• Master’s Degree (not required but highly preferred)

Certification

• Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana highly preferred, or Licensed Practical Nurse with background in teaching and instructing or Certified Medical Assistant with experience in teaching and instructing students.
• Must be or become certified as a BLS instructor through the American Heart Association within 6 months of employment

Experience

• Experience coordinating and working collaboratively across an organization
• Experience and demonstrated abilities for working in a multi-cultural setting

Skills/Job Requirement

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal skills, along with strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong relationship development skills with problem solving techniques
• Superior organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability and willingness to travel across HealthLinc sites and nationally for conferences