Job Description
The Clinical Educator functions as a leader in education, a staff development resource, and mentor. He/she supports collaboration between the academic and practice settings. He/she supports continuous learning and professional development through provision of in-services; education program development, implementation, and evaluation; and competency assessment. He/she promotes and demonstrates evidence based practice. JOB REQUIREMENTS: LEVEL I Minimum Education - BSN required. Minimum Work Experience - 5 Years clinical experience in nursing in hospital setting to include 3 Years of department/unit/specialty specific experience. - Previous educational nursing instructor experience preferred. Required Licenses/Certifications - Current Vermont RN and/or Advanced Practice Licensure in Vermont. - Unit-specific training certifications as required per specific department operational framework (i.e., CNOR, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC, NRP, PCCN, CCRN). - Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification based on department specific guidelines. - BLS Certification through American Heart Association. - Specialty certification in Nursing Professional Development and 1 unit specific certification preferred or obtained within two years of hire Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities - Strong knowledge and skills related to clinical nursing practice. - Knowledge of adult education principles - Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services. - Effective and timely oral and written communicates skills - Demonstrates moderate knowledge of basic computer skills. - Education program development LEVEL II - ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education - MSN required Minimum Work Experience - 7 Years clinical experience in nursing in hospital setting to include 3 Years of ICU/PCU specific experience. - Previous experience designing, facilitating, and validating education or training experiences required. - Fully proficient in all areas covered in Basic Integrated Nursing General Orientation; able to instruct independently. - Proficient in EMR applications, workflows, documentation practices. Required Licenses/Certifications - Current Vermont RN and/or Advanced Practice Licensure in Vermont. - Unit-specific training certifications as required per specific department operational framework (i.e., CNOR, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC, NRP, PCCN, CCRN). - Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification based on department specific guidelines. - BLS Certification through American Heart Association. - Specialty certification in Nursing Professional Development and 1 unit specific certification preferred or obtained within two years of hire Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities - Strong knowledge and skills related to clinical nursing practice. - Knowledge of adult education principles - Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services. - Effective and timely oral and written communicates skills - Demonstrates moderate knowledge of basic computer skills. - Education program development Pay Range $33.65 - $58.20 PM24 PI3477db814aa3-37156-35484573