Clinical Educator

Company: MGA Homecare
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description
Educator

• Incorporates principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs.
• Coordinates orientation of new clinical staff to the organization.
• Develops/coordinates education plans related to initial and ongoing competency validation for clinical staff.
• Works in correlation w/ and under the guidance of Director of Clinical Services.
• Develops/coordinates core education to address patient population specific nursing care.
• Develops/coordinates core education for the development of beside leaders.
• Plans, prepares and maintains materials for use in educational programs for accuracy and relevance to the target clinical audience.
• Identifies and evaluates instructional materials in all types of media and formats.
• Adjusts content and teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs.
• Provides educational opportunities that benefit nurses at all stages of their career development.
• Delivers competence based programs for nursing staff with a focus upon improvement of skills and retention of knowledge.
• Develops evidence-based educational materials.
• Coordinates and facilitates in-services and educational classes for clinical staff.
• Supports staff development with educational activities (which include remediation, certification, mentoring, documentation, policies and procedures product and equipment).
• Evaluates the effectiveness of educational programming.
• Prepares short and long term planning and programs to address identified needs of clinical staff for patient care.
• Teaches content as needed and/or assigned within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation, staff development and/or safe practice.Consultant
  • Serves as an educational consultant to facilities, task forces, committees, and projects relating to policy, procedure and program development.
  • Consults with clinical staff regarding individual learning needs.
    Facilitator
    • Facilitates the adult learning process, creating a climate which supports learning across the organization.
    • Identifies and recruits internal and external resources (nurse, doctor, other specialists) for educational activities.
    • Coordinates educational activities (includes continuing education credit, clinical affiliations, nurse orientation).Change Agent
      • Ensures that educational programs are congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals.
      • Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities.
      • Promotes a safe and healthy work environment.Leader
        • Serves as a role model to promote excellence and safety.
        • Maintains required educational and/or clinical competencies.
        • Integrates ethical principles in all aspects of practice.
        • Serves as a role model for education and professional nursing practice.
        • Role models and promotes the concept of life-long learning.
        • Leads committees, work groups and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.
        • Performs all other duties as delegated from the Director of Clinical Services.
        • Supports and executes the mission, ethics, and goals of the company effectively.
        • Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community.
        • Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance.
        • Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within designated time.
        • Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook, Employee Agreement, or communicated from executive team.
          Qualifications
          
          • Current state license as a Registered Nurse, BSN preferred.
          • Minimum of two years in an Acute Care setting preferred.
          • Demonstrate leadership capabilities with strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.
          • Detail oriented, flexible, good organizational and time management skills.
          • Knowledge of cost management for clinical services.
          • Current CPR card and current health certificate.
            Additional Information
            Benefits are available to eligible employees on the first of the month after 30 days of employment and include:
            • Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
            • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
            • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
            • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
            • 401(k) retirement plan
            • Paid Time Off (PTO)
            • Company Paid Holidays
            • 100% Company Paid Life Insurance
            • Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
            • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
            • Identity Protection Plan
            • Legal Care PlanAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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