Clinical Nurse Educator at APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INC

Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Education, Adult Learning Principles, Educational Program Development, Clinical Skills Development, Change Management, Team Building, Leadership Development, Evidence-Based Practices, Competency Evaluation, Orientation Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Instructional Techniques, Communication Skills, Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) reports directly to the facility Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Additionally, the AVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice and the System Chief Nursing Officer provides guidance to the CNE, who functions in the roles of Educator, Facilitator, Consultant, Change Agent, and Leader. The CNE participates in the development of standardized facility educational initiatives as well as initiatives across the Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) organization. The CNE plays a vital role in leading change, in pursuit of improved nursing practice and professional development. The Clinical Nurse Educator promotes a positive image and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers. The Clinical Nurse Educator may be required to travel to other ARH facilities to provide education, under the direction of the facility CNO, AVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice, and/or System Chief Nursing Officer. Responsibilities Conducts educational needs assessments using a variety of methods/tools. Incorporates principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, creating a climate with supports learning across the organization. Coordinates and facilitates nursing orientation and competency evaluation of new staff to the organization, and well as training/education for new equipment and new/revised clinical care policies and protocols. Develops and delivers evidence-based educational programs and offerings. Utilizes best practices in educational content delivery. Collaborates with Community Chief Nursing officer, local nursing leadership and other disciplines to create a robust educational environment while fostering teambuilding and leadership development. Provides point of care assistance and support to assist nursing staff with clinical skills development and critical thinking. Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs utilizing best practices. Utilizes a variety of evidence-based instructional techniques. Adjusts educational content and teaching strategies based on appropriate learner needs, utilizing various media and formats. Collaborates with and supports all ARH facilities in developing and delivering educational programs as determined by the facility CNO and/or AVP Nursing Education and Professional Practice. Assumes ownership and responsibility in attaining, developing, and maintaining educational and instructional expertise. Facilitates centralized nursing orientation. Oversees the onboarding of student nurses and clinical faculty to assure adherence to ARH and regulatory guidelines. Oversees, in collaboration with Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, and applicable Schools of Nursing, compliance with the Nurse Extern Program. Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support these changes. Ensures that educational programs are congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree BSN Required or have plan to obtain within 2 years Required Master's Degree Nursing or Education Preferred 1-3 years 3 years of nursing experience. Required 4-6 years 5 years of nursing experience preferred. Preferred 1-3 years Minimum of 1 year nursing education experience required *Three (3) or more preferred BLS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually. ACLS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually. PALS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually. De-Escalation Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually. TNCC Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually. Other Instructor designations as needed with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually. *To facilitate the professional competence and confidence of the Clinical Nurse Educator, CNO and/or the AVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice may assign mandatory professional development activities, workshops and educational offerings." Current licensure to practice nursing in the state of KY or WV dependent on state of residency Required • Professional Certification Required or plan to obtain within 2 years of employment. • BLS required upon hire. • ACLS required within 6 months of employment. • PALS required within 6 months of employment. • TNCC required within 1 year. • De-escalation training (ARH adopted) required within 6 months.

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Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Educator conducts educational needs assessments and develops evidence-based educational programs. They also coordinate nursing orientation and competency evaluations for new staff and provide support for clinical skills development.