Rn Clinical Educator

RN Clinical Educator - Med/Surg

Allen Hospital - Waterloo, IA

Full-time, Days

Collaborates with nursing leadership and education professionals to organize, implement and evaluate education programs (orientation, in-services, competencies, classroom, etc.) at the unit level to facilitate skill development, competency and proficiency of standards of care for the staff.

• Plan, organize and facilitate ongoing education and competency for team members – will assess educational needs of each unit team, assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of in-services, educational offerings and competencies by using formal and informal teaching methods. Education and training regarding new equipment.
• Collaborates with Professional Development colleagues to provide a Nurse Residency program for newly graduated nurses.
• Assists unit leadership in facilitating clinical orientation for new team members – may provide limited at-the-elbow support as requested or collaborate with unit-based preceptors and unit leadership to establish action plans for orientees who are struggling.
• Mentors less experienced team members, guides professional behaviors while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization, demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to support implementation of evidenced based practice into the department setting.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or currently enrolled in RN to BSN program with completion within two years of hire date. Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ registered nurse experience in service line educator will support. Five years nurse experience in service line educator will support preferred.
• Iowa RN license. Must obtain BLS Instructor status within one year of hire. Service line certification preferred.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with little oversight.
• Demonstrates effective decision-making and problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to take a leadership role in facilitating organizational change through partnerships with staff and managers.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Manage priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical skills related to patient safety.
• Knowledge of EPIC documentation preferred.
• Knowledge of simulation-based competencies preferred.
• Knowledge of PALS course preferred (Pediatrics only).
• Knowledge of Broselow scale and corresponding equipment preferred (Pediatrics only).