Clinical Educator is responsible for developing and delivering training programs for clinical health workers. Identifies professional development needs, facilitates training, and conducts in-service sessions. Being a Clinical Educator conducts research to stay current with health care regulations and best practices. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Clinical Educator requires certification as an instructor for both ACLS and BLS. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Clinical Educator occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Clinical Educator typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Los Alamitos Medical Center is a 172-bed acute-care facility serving the residents of Orange County. Los Alamitos Medical Center serves the Orange County and great Long Beach areas. Specializations include a dedicated outpatient facility that houses cancer, imaging, and infusion centers, a bi-plane catheterization lab, robot-assisted surgery capabilities, an Orthopedic Destination Center, and radiation oncology physician services provided by UCLA Health. Awards and distinctions include the American Stroke Association Get With the Guidelines Gold Performance Achievement Award for Stroke with Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll and a Comprehensive Stroke Center designation by DNV-GL.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.
Summary
Under the guidance of the Market Education Director, the Nursing Educator collaborates with facility/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 assigned units 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.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Education
Supports the educational needs for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences and learning technologies.
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.
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.
Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities.
Delivers/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.
Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as a role model through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring.
Serves as a facilitator to nurse residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice.
Participates in continuing education provider unit learning. Evaluates nursing education activities which qualify for continuing education credit. Participates in activities to keep abreast of the changes to market/facility policies/procedures of the provider unit, and the expectations of the educator role.
Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested.
Provides guidance, resources and knowledge for professional growth of others.
Mentors colleagues, other nurses, students and others as appropriate.
Participates in quality performance improvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned/required.
Emergency Services
Covers Services but not limited to:
Trauma
Security
Respiratory
EEG
Accountable for the Projects, such as but not limited to:
TNCC
Behavioral Comps
Trauma Programs (If a Trauma Coordinator is available, they handle all items related to trauma program)
Annual competency requirements
Security- Collaboration with De Escalation Training
PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education or related specialty
Minimum Experience
3 years nursing experience in an acute care ED setting preferred
Certifications/Licensure
Current State Licenses & Certifications (ACLS, PALS and TNCC)
Pay range: $49.69 - $77.02
Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience
Shift: Days
#LI-RSC
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Clear All
0 Clinical Educator jobs found in Santa Ana, CA area