Clinical Educator (RN) - Perinatal

Job description

Job Summary

The Nursing Educator collaborates with market nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. The educator acts as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff at Tenet Healthcare. The Nursing Educator implements a comprehensive education program for his/her facility while following and contributing to Tenet educational goals and vision.

Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to orientation, continuing education and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to process, performance and service-delivery consultation and contributions to the organization through councils, committees and workgroups.

Responsibilities

Supports the educational needs for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences and learning technologies. Ensures all program/ course revisions meet the Department of Nursing and regulatory expectations and standards. Adheres to national education practice standards and stays abreast of current research into nursing education practice. Programs are executed and revised based on adult learning principles, organizational and learning theory consistent with Tenet endorsed philosophy and direction.

Implements Tenet comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of the nursing staff, with specific focus for his/her units/clinics, which supports the Tenet model of professional nursing practice. Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities; deliver/coordinates other educational programs as directed (e.g., Grand Rounds, in-services, continuing education, job-specific and specialty curricula) to support competence and professional growth of Tenet nursing staff.

Serves as a facilitator to nurse residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice. Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as role model through education programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring. Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested. Accountable for projects, such as but not limited to : Core Super-user Fairs, Fetal Monitoring, and Perinatal Designation/Certification.

Performs related duties as required Qualifications Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or nursing education or related specialty Experience: Preferred: 2 years of nursing experience in Perinatal Services Certifications: Required: Current state licenses and certifications (BLS, ACLS, NRP) Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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