Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Documentation, Educational Evaluation, Employee Orientation, English Language, Fire Safety, Healthcare, Hospital, Life Safety Systems, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Performance Reviews, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Staff Development, Staff Requirements, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching
Position Summary
The Clinical Educator - RN is responsible for the planning, design and implementation of education programs/services and professional development of assigned staff. Works closely with nursing directors and/or department managers on the educational needs assessment and orientation programs for staff, in the assigned specialty. Ensures that competencies and skills are current and relevant for the nursing staff. Functions as a resource for educational issues throughout the hospital.
Required Qualifications
- Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
- AHA Basic Life Support
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment
- Three (3) years of clinical experience
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Hollywood and Van Nuys Only)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Preferred Qualifications
- Master of Science Nursing
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or certification in specialty area
- Instructor status for BLS and ACLS
Physical Requirements
These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Occasionally
- Reaching with Hands and Arms - Constantly
- Climb or Balance - Frequently
- Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
- Talking - Frequently
- Hearing - Constantly
- Seeing - Constantly
- Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly
- Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly
- Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently
- Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Frequently
- Driving - None
Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility
The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.
- EDUCATIONAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Conducts annual staff needs educational needs assessments and works with other health care professionals to ensure quality programs. Participates in staff competency assessments and validation, skill fairs and community events. Collaborates to ensure consistency and continuity of education programs.
- ORIENTATION AND COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT: Oversees the orientation of new hires into the hospital and provides oversight over new grad program. Provides ongoing assessment of staff learning needs and ensures that competencies and skills are current and relevant.
- PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PRACTICE: Facilitates training and learning activities through development of education programs and materials. Delivers educational programs through formal and informal means, makes effective and efficient use of time and resources, manages learning environment, and assists learner to identify learning needs. Gives direction and feedback to participants as needed.
- COMMUNICATION: Operates as a positive influence, identifying, influencing, and facilitating changes in policies, procedures and legislation, by promoting staff competence and understanding of issues. DATA
- COLLECTION AND DOCUMENTATION: Participates in the collection of quality improvement data, research, research utilization projects, and group research projects relating to clinical needs. Ensures all Educational Training Program (ETP) documentation is accurate, complete and submitted. Ensures activities are compliant with all legal and certification requirements and hospital-wide standards of care.
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Southern California Hospitals