RN Advanced Clinical Educator

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama seeks an RN Advanced Clinical Educator to develop staff through education, serving as educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent, leader and researcher. The Educator fosters knowledge through evidence-based practice and adult learning principles across clinical areas.

Requirements include MSN with 2+ years teaching in clinical/academic settings, 5+ years clinical experience in critical care, med/surg, women's, pediatrics or ED, and an active RN license with BLS;

Qualifications

• MSN required with evidence of teaching/education experience.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching/education in clinical or academic settings.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in the served area.
• Active RN license and BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required depending on area.

Responsibilities

• Develop staff through education as Educator, Consultant, Facilitator, Leader and Researcher.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate competency, continuing education and leadership development.
• Foster empowerment and knowledge using evidence-based practice and adult learning principles.
• Serve as a role model of professional behavior; adapt duties as assigned.

Skills

Adult education

Team collaboration

Communication

Curriculum development

Leadership

Education

MSN

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

The RN - Advanced Clinical Educator has demonstrated a commitment to higher Education and is responsible for developing staff throughout Baptist Health by providing expertise as an Educator, Consultant, Facilitator, Change Agent, Leader, and Researcher. The Educator shall be responsible to support the development of new and current staff, foster empowerment and the development of knowledge through the use of evidence-based practice, relationship based care, SMART principles, and principles of adult learning. This individual will utilize the Benner Model to move staff through the contimum from novice to expert. This will occur by facilitating the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of competency, continuing education and leadership development. In addition, the Educator will serve as a role model of professional behavior. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

MSN required with demonstrated evidence of experience in teaching/education of at least 2 years in the clinical or academic setting; minimum 5 years clinical experience required in the area of served (Critical Care, Med/Surg, Women's Services, Peds or ED).

License / Certification

Active RN license required, BLS required, additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, service line specific, etc) may be required depending on the area assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles of adult education
• Evidence of commitment to continuing education
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop curriculum and teach in a classroom setting

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 70% of the workday and mobility 30% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South

Job: RN Advanced Clinical Educator RN - Advanced Clinical Educator Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America's best employers in the state of Alabama.