RN Clinical Educator (NICU)

Baptist Health; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama seeks an RN - Clinical Educator (NICU) to lead the design, implementation and evaluation of staff education programs for the NICU. The role includes coordinating orientation for new hires and ensuring competency validation with precise record keeping.

Position may involve direct patient care as needed. Requires RN licensure and BLS; 5 years clinical experience with management preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; BLS required.
• 5 years minimum clinical experience; management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implementation, and evaluation of staff education programs for assigned units.
• Coordinate orientation for all new employees within defined clinical practice areas.
• Ensure validation of staff competency and accurate records; provide direct patient care as needed.

Skills

Observation & assessment

Infection control

Communication skills

Leadership

Independent work

Education

RN degree

Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred

Job description

## RN Clinical Educator (NICU)Apply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center East: Full time: Posted Today: JR107446Baptist 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 - Clinical Educator shall be responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of staff education programs for assigned units with regard to current standards of care and practice, changing technology, and identified quality improvement opportunities. In addition, this individual is responsible to coordinate orientation for all new employees within defined clinical practice areas, and to ensure the validation of competency of staff upon employment and ongoing with accurate record keeping within the assigned areas. The maintenance of clinical proficiency is a must and direct patient care may be included in this role, as needed. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. **Education / Experience**: Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Minimum 5 years clinical experience required. Management experience preferred.**License / Certification**: Valid RN licensure required, BLS required, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**: • Ability to observe, assesses, and record work, safety and infection control standards. • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns. • Strong oral and written skills required. • Strong organizational and leadership abilities required. • Must be self directed and able to work independently.**Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:**Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% 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 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 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 East**Job:**RN Clinical Educator (NICU)RN - Clinical Educator**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)