RN Clinical Educator - Critical Care Services

DMC Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement with employer match

Generous PTO and paid time off

Career development and continuing教育

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center is seeking an experienced Nursing Educator to lead, develop, and coordinate educational programs across nursing units. The role supports orientation, continuing education, and clinical policy development within Tenet Healthcare’s standards.

The educator provides guidance to preceptors, mentors nurse residents, and collaborates with facility leadership to improve patient outcomes and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing/education preferred; related specialty considered.
• Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Current state nursing license and applicable certifications required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports educational needs for assigned units, including classroom and clinical experiences.
• Implements comprehensive education programs aligned with Tenet goals and nursing standards.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to preceptors and nursing staff.
• Develops clinical policies and procedures as requested and participates in quality initiatives.
• Engages in continuing education activities and resident mentoring.
• Partners with nursing leadership to evaluate and revise education programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing education

Project involvement

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education

3 years nursing experience in acute care

Current State Licenses & Certifications

Job description

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Tenet Healthcare is a leading healthcare services company with a vast network of providers that we leverage to improve service delivery and patient outcomes. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. To this end, we seek and develop talent that will reflect this commitment to our mission and values.

Under the guidance of the Market Education Director, the Nursing Educator collaborates with facility/market nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. The educator acts as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff at Tenet Healthcare. The Nursing Educator implements a comprehensive education program for his/her assigned units while following and contributing to Tenet educational goals and vision. Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to orientation, continuing education and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to process, performance and service-delivery consultation and contributions to the organization through councils, committees and workgroups.

Responsibilities

Clinical Education

• Supports the educational needs for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences and learning technologies.
• Implements Tenet comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of the nursing staff, with specific focus for his/her units/clinics, which supports the Tenet model of professional nursing practice.
• Ensures all program/ course revisions meet the Department of Nursing and regulatory expectations and standards. Adheres to national education practice standards and stays abreast of current research into nursing education practice. Programs are executed and revised based on adult learning principles, organizational and learning theory consistent with Tenet endorsed philosophy and direction.
• Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities.
• Delivers/coordinates other educational programs as directed (e.g., Grand Rounds, in-services, continuing education, job-specific and specialty curricula) to support competence and professional growth of Tenet nursing staff.
• Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as a role model through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring.
• Serves as a facilitator to nurse residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice.
• Participates in continuing education provider unit learning. Evaluates nursing education activities which qualify for continuing education credit. Participates in activities to keep abreast of the changes to market/facility policies/procedures of the provider unit, and the expectations of the educator role.
• Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested.
• Provides guidance, resources and knowledge for professional growth of others.
• Mentors colleagues, other nurses, students and others as appropriate.
• Participates in quality performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.

Critical Care Services

• Covers Services but not limited to:
• Tele/IMC/PCU
• Transitional Care Unit
• IV Team
• Monitor Techs
• Cath Lab/EKG/CVRU/Cardiology
• Accountable for the Projects, such as but not limited to:
• ACLS
• EKG
• Stroke and Heart

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH TENET HEALTHCARE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education or related specialty preferred
• 3 year nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Current State Licenses & Certifications

Skills Required

• Participates in projects and educational activities as assigned for the department
• Communicates effectively with colleagues across Tenet to advance goal achievement and strategic vision alignment
• Demonstrates skill in navigating and communicating in a complex environment. Fosters achievement of Nursing Education/Development goals and objectives
• Demonstrates responsibility for reporting to licensing, certification, accreditation, and other regulatory bodies for educational program compliance
• Interacts with staff in an ethical, consistent, fair, timely, appropriate and decisive manner in accordance with organization-wide and Nursing Department policies
• Identifies factors that affect staff's ability to fulfill their job responsibilities, collaborates with management to effect appropriate change needed for employees success
• Accepts Committee and market work group appointments and actively participates to affect change in patient care and the Tenet Healthcare System
• Cultivates positive relationships with academic programs to foster positive image and relationships with Tenet Healthcare.
• Demonstrates AIDET and respect for others at all times

Facility Description

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is a nationally recognized health care system that serves patients and families throughout Michigan and beyond. A premier healthcare resource, our mission is to help people live happier, healthier lives. The hospitals of the Detroit Medical Center are the Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Harper University Hospital, Hutzel Women's Hospital, the DMC Heart Hospital, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan and Sinai-Grace Hospital.

DMC's 150-year legacy of medical excellence and service provides patients and families world-class care in cardiovascular health, women's services, neurosciences, stroke treatment, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplant and other general and specialty services.

DMC is a key partner in Detroit's resurgence, which continues to draw national and international attention. A dedicated corporate citizen with strong community ties, DMC is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Southeast Michigan.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Job: Education

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: Detroit Medical Center Shared Services

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

Shift Begin: 7:30 AM Shift End: 4:00 AM