Clinical Educator in Coupeville, Washington at Whidbey General Hospital

JOB SUMMARY

One Team. One Purpose. Better Patient Care Through Education.

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Educator role supports the Executive Director of Quality and Compliance while developing and implementing the elements of a comprehensive staff and patient education program for clinical & non-clinical departments within the WhidbeyHealth System. The Clinical Educator will have demonstrated ability to perform educational needs assessment, develop competency-based curricula, develop instructional content using a variety of instructional modalities, instruct and / or coordinate programs and evaluates their application in the clinical setting. In collaboration with department leaders the Clinical Educator will develop and implement the annual organizational compliance education calendar, the preceptor and orientation programs and serve as the primary liaison with the Colleges and Programs that place students in the facility for clinical education. The Educator will collaborate in the development of educational information for patients and staff. The Clinical Educator will have to have the following skills: be self-motivated, detail oriented, time management skills, critical thinking skills, organizational skills, problem solving, empathy, adaptability, and team approach with all customers.

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS includes the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Maintains knowledge of clinical policies and procedures.
• Attends seminars/education opportunities to enhance leadership and teaching skills.
• Serves on task, project and planning groups as requested.
• Participate annually in fire, safety, hazardous materials, trauma, and infection control reviews.
• Demonstrates commitment to organizational goals.
• Maintains awareness of cost containment principles in the use of services and supplies.
• Organizes, coordinates, and supervises activities of clinical educational programs and continuing education.
• Evaluates or assists in evaluating the effectiveness of organizational clinical & non-clinical educational programs as to planning, content, methods, records, reports, and facilities used.
• Recommends books and current periodicals as resources for clinical & non-clinical staff and secures and maintains instructional reference materials.
• Disseminates information regarding new technologies, patient care standards, policies and procedures as needed by clinical staff.
• Responsible for preparing an educational calendar.
• Acts as a resource person to assist in identifying problems and steps to problem-solving using the resources available.
• Conducts/assists clinical & non-clinical staff in determining needs, planning in-service, or revising previous programs.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, is responsible for keeping accurate educational attendance records within the organization and has a process for keeping records for educational offerings outside of the organization.
• Demonstrates and enforces Washington State Health Division, along with organizational and patient care policies, procedures and standards.
• Interprets the organizational structure of the hospital and clinics to personnel.
• Effectively communicates interdepartmental information/problems through appropriate leaders.
• Other duties as assigned in assisting Quality and other departments with regulatory requirements.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• A Master’s degree in nursing or related field with experience in education is preferred.

Training and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years full-time post-licensure clinical experience in an acute setting.
• One (1) year prior experience at the unit-based charge nurse level or department level nursing preferred.
• Candidate capable of becoming a credentialed Instructor for TNCC, ENPC, BLS, ALS & NRP.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Active WA State RN License or Active Multistate License (MSL)
• MSL Requirements:
  • Approved 6-Hour Suicide Prevention Training Course Completion
  • Screenshot of submitted demographic data using the Washington State Multistate Nurse Demographic Data Survey.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC required.
• Course Director Level TNCC & ENPC required.
• Course Director for Nursing Assistant Program (DOH Approval)

Health & Well-Being You Can Count On

We offer a thoughtful, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family at every stage of life:

• Medical Coverage – HDHP w/HSA / PPO
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Options – PPO / Managed-Care Plan
• Vision Benefits – VSP
• Life & AD&D Insurance – Employer paid coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage – Employer paid income Protection
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – If enrolled in HDHP
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Dependent & Healthcare
• Employee & Provider Assistance Programs – Free, confidential support
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance – Additional employee paid buy up option
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage – Additional employee paid buy up option