Emergency Services Clinical Education Instructor

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• In depth knowledge and understanding of the education and skills needed in the Emergency Department.
• Educates and advocates for associates within the Emergency Department.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of associates in a diverse community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for general clinical education including assisting department with programs and in services, designing, conducting, and tracking CBLs and training sessions, and providing results of program evaluations.
• Responsible for all phases of Department Orientation including: planning, schedule preparation, conducting sessions, assuring all elements are completed, and documentation is recorded and is electronically filed.
• Works in collaboration with the Clinical Education Specialist to maintains course records in Net Learning
• Create and update training materials, manuals, and reference guides related to emergency care practices.
• Ensure that training content aligns with current best practices, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Designs CBLs for Net Learning and plans simulation learning and drills
• Actively participates on teams/committees for improving clinical care and clinical equipment.
• Provides oversite and mentorship to the onboarding of new associates.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive and age-specific patient care.
• Serves as a professional role model for others. Demonstrates ability to teach/instruct patients, families and/or colleagues.
• Demonstrates computer and keyboarding skills necessary to provide a complete and accurate electronic medical record.
• Utilizes effective verbal, non-verbal and written forms of communication. Works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork and Patients First.
• Strong teaching, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop educational materials and training programs.
• Familiarity with clinical procedures, emergency protocols, and patient care standards in an ER setting.
• Experience with simulation-based training and other interactive teaching methods.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to stay calm and make decisions under pressure.
• Patient and empathetic with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS

• Maintains accountability and communication across department lines.
• Provides timely feedback to the new associate, department leadership, and preceptors.
• Confers with the leadership team and departments about continuing education needs.
• Demonstrates effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Must be an interdisciplinary team member with effective communication skills
• Able to work independently and have strong organizational skills.
• Maintains data in a confidential manner.
• Actively participates on committees to further the skill and knowledge of staff.
• Utilizes adult learning principles in the educational setting.
• Promotes and maintains a state of preparedness for regulatory survey processes.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participates in continuing education to meet own professional development.
• Stay updated on the latest trends, research, and advancements in emergency medicine and healthcare education.
• Maintains professional, ethical and accountable behaviors consistent with Patients First, and L.O.V.E Promise. Supports and promotes the mission and vision of Hancock Regional Hospital.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Registered Nurse (RN)

ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered Nurse, graduate from an accredited nursing school.
• Bachelors of Science, Nursing required.
• Masters of Science, Nursing preferred.
• Clinical background in emergency medicine.
• Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN) is preferred.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• RN with 5 years of clinical practice and 3-5 years of experience in education or adult learning principles in the ED.
• Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

WORK CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Assist ambulatory patients independently
• Lift up to 50lbs. independently and for weights greater than 50lbs. must use mechanical device or team lifting.
• Push/Pull patients of up to 250lbs. in a wheeled device and for weights greater than 250lbs. must use team assistance.
• Push and pull wheeled equipment requiring a force up to 10 lbs. (feeding pumps, ventilators, IV poles, surgical equipment).

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, PCA pump, IV pump, Omnicell, beds, carts, wheelchair, suction, medical air, oxygen, lifts, accu check, vs monitors, cardiac monitors, surgical equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Able to process data and make decisions based on that data, prioritize decisions based on work assignment and patient care needs, and communicate and comprehend the English language.