RN Clinical Educator

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an RN - Advanced Clinical Educator at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL. The Educator will lead staff development using evidence-based practice, adult learning principles, and Benner model to advance staff from novice to expert.

Requirements include MSN with at least two years of teaching/education in a clinical or academic setting and a minimum of five years clinical experience in Critical Care, Med/Surg, Women's Services, Peds or ED; active RN license and

Qualifications

• MSN required with at least 2 years of teaching/education experience in clinical or academic settings.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in Critical Care, Med/Surg, Women’s Services, Pediatrics or ED.
• Active RN license with BLS; ACLS/PALS or area certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Adult education principles

Continuing education commitment

Independent and team work

Verbal and written communication

Curriculum development and classroom-?

Education

MSN degree

2+ years teaching/education experience

5+ years clinical experience in relevant areas

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

Summary

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 upon 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 Clinical Educator

RN - Advanced Clinical Educator

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)