Clinical Nurse Educator & MA Training Lead

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

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.