Off-Shift Clinical Educator

Cape Cod Healthcare; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 122,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare seeks an Education Specialist to educate and support clinical staff under the Director of Clinical Education. The role develops, implements, and evaluates learning activities for new and existing staff, focusing on off-shift nurses and competency development.

Collaborating with nursing leadership, the incumbent promotes patient safety, ensures regulatory standards compliance, and leads performance improvement initiatives across departments.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice professional nursing in Massachusetts.
• BSN required. MSN preferred.
• Three years recent acute healthcare nursing experience.
• 3 years recent Critical Care experience preferred.
• 3 years recent Medical/Surgical experience required.
• Basic Arrhythmia Challenge Exam
• CPI certification required within 3 months
• Experience in assigned clinical area
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)

Responsibilities

• Assesses plans, develops, implements, evaluates and revises off-shift education programs to meet clinical needs.
• Plans continuing nurse education programs according to guidelines.
• Serves as planner and facilitator for off-shift education and professional growth.
• Maintains knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Develops performance improvement plans with nursing leadership.
• Evaluates contracted licensed nurses' activities and current policies.
• Promotes open communication within the department and with other departments.
• Engages in process improvement projects and supports culture of excellence.

Skills

RN education

Education program development

Clinical instruction

Regulatory knowledge

EMR experience

Education

RN license

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Purpose of Position:

Provides education and support for all clinical staff under the direction of the Director of Clinical Education. Promotes, develops, implements, and evaluates learning & developmental activities for new and existing clinical staff.

Description

• Assesses plans, develops, implements, evaluates and revises off-shift education programs to meet the clinical needs of staff or to comply with federal, state, regulatory or organizational policy. Plans continuing nurse education programs when indicated according to established guidelines
• Identifies and recommends department specific content for learning modules and unit specific policies and procedures with specific focus on RN staff who have practiced less than 2 years
• Serves as a planner and facilitator for professional growth and continuing education programs for off-shift nurses when indicated
• Demonstrates professional leadership in nursing practice, concepts, principles and interventions
• Collaborates with management to ensure ongoing RN educational needs are met
• Adheres to all patient safety and blood & body fluid precautions
• Provides clinical instruction to RN staff throughout hospital to assess and assist with competency development
• Maintains current knowledge of The Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory standards for assigned unit and participates in regulatory inspections
• Develops and implements performance improvement plans in collaboration with nursing leadership when needed. Collaborates with nursing leadership to assess clinical competencies of assigned personnel.
• Evaluates clinical activities of contracted licensed nurses working within their department and ensures contracted licensed nurses know current policies and procedures
• Collaborates with hospital support services to provide a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care
• Participates in the identification, creation, implementation, and evaluation of Process Improvement projects for assigned areas
• Serves as a clinical resource person. Serves on nursing committees, hospital committees or professional nursing organizations. Fosters good public relations for department and hospital
• Promotes open communication within the department and with other departments
• Responsible for maintaining an advanced understanding of departmental and healthcare system programs as well as upkeep of nurse programs
• Demonstrates proficiency in computerized nursing informatics
• Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested
• Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management. Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• BSN required. MSN preferred.
• Three years recent acute healthcare nursing experience
• 3 years recent Critical Care experience preferred
• 3 years recent Medical/Surgical experience required
• Basic Arrhythmia Challenge Exam
• CPI certification required within 3 months
• Experience in assigned clinical area required
• Experience and proficiency using electronic medical record
• Clinical Education experience preferred
• Maintain BLS/ ACLS certification
• Maintain certifications appropriate to assigned clinical areas
• Learning system experience preferred (HealthStream etc.)

Schedule Details: 32 Hours Per Week, Mon-Fri, Rotating Evenings, Occasional Weekends and Holidays

Organization : Falmouth Hospital Association

Primary Location : Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department : FHA-Clinical Education

Annual/Hourly: Annual - Based on Full Time Employment

Hiring Pay Range: 93000 - 122400