Clinical Educator.UHC Mother and Infant-25595

Position #: 24000CZN
Position: Clinical Educator.UHC Mother and Infant-25595
UH Facility: MacDonald Women's Hospital
Shift: Variable
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: M-F, no Sundays or Holidays

City: Cleveland

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

A Brief Overview

The clinical educator provides and evaluates clinical education for licensed and unlicensed staff on all shifts and facilitates evidenced-based practice.

What You Will Do

Collaborates with unit leadership to ensure staff competency upon hire and annually.
Supports leadership by facilitating staff’s adherence to accreditation standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Exhibits leadership skills and ability to coach and develop staff to maintain and promote quality and affect change.
Works collaboratively with the Department of Nursing Education and Professional Development to identify learning needs, develop and implement educational strategies, and participate in learning effectiveness evaluation.
Adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Practice in Nursing Professional Development roles established by the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) to include: Educator, Consultant, Researcher, Facilitator, Change Agent, and Leader.
Provides patient care as required.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

(BSN) Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required)
(MSN) Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field (Preferred)
Master’s Degree for Level 4 NICU, Labor &Delivery, Post-Partum and Antenatal (Required)

Work Experience

3+ years clinical experience (Required) and
Experience with education, teaching in clinical setting (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to prioritize initiatives (Required proficiency)
Problem solve and think critically (Required proficiency)
Open to new ways of thinking (Required proficiency)
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups (Required proficiency)
Able to coach and develop others (Required proficiency)
Thorough knowledge and understanding of standards within area of nursing expertise. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of JC/CMS accreditation requirements (Required proficiency)
Working knowledge of the use of established clinical and preceptorship models in the development of clinical education programs (Required proficiency)
Advanced nursing skills and knowledge in area of specialty (Required proficiency)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required) and
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)
Certification in a specialty clinical area or nursing professional development (Required within 1 Year)

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

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