Nursing Clinical Educator-Night Shift

Job Requirements Position SummaryAs identified nurse leaders, the Nursing Clinical Educator is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating standardized education for all nursing staff covering multiple campuses and units within SRHS. The Nursing Education department provides staff support and education through 24/7 coverage. The Nursing Clinical Educator designs, develops, and implements standardized education to all nursing associates in all patient populations. The Nursing Clinical Educator incorporates evidence-based practice through onboarding, Transition to Practice Nurse Residency, new and continuing education, and simulation scenarios/skills-based learning. The Nursing Clinical Educator uses clinical expertise to collaborate with the healthcare team to support frontline nursing staff ensuring patients receive the highest quality, patient-centered care. The Nursing Clinical Educator utilizes clinical expertise to improve staff knowledge and patient outcomes. Associates are encouraged to support Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System's involvement in the community we serve.Minimum RequirementsEducationGraduate of an accredited school of nursingExperienceBachelors prepared RN with at least 3 years of experience as a bedside RNLicense/Registration/CertificationsUnrestricted nursing license permitting practice in South CarolinaBLS/ACLS/PALS Certification. Maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS instructor status (if applicable)Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required to meet the needs of the staff and patient population. Preferred RequirementsPreferred EducationN/APreferred ExperienceN/APreferred License/Registration/Certifications N/A Core Job ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and implement standardized education to all nursing associates in all patient populationsOnboard all nursing associates including the following job codes: Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Patient Care Technician, Student Nursing Associate, Transitional Nursing Resident, Monitor Tech, Unit Ambassador, and CompanionVerify new associate clinical access and oversee all learning management modules and assignmentsLead workflow documentation courses to teach nursing curriculum and documentation in the HEROversee curriculum development and planning for the Nurse Residency Transition to Practice program for the new graduate nurse.Facilitate Transition to Practice Population Specialty PathwaysManage and coordinate Quality Improvement Projects within the Transition to Practice cohortDevelop, plan, and facilitate Charge Nurse course for staff developmentDevelop, plan, and facilitate Preceptor Pathways for staff developmentCoordinate and perform new associate rounding including skills validations for new nursing associatesComplete Unit specific rounding to address
- just in time
- education needsSchedule and lead mock medical emergencies through simulation on units with multidisciplinary healthcare disciplines to provide immediate staff feedback and learning opportunitiesDevelop downtime documents and network communication tools for front-line staff and ancillary departmentsOversee Agency Nurse Onboarding and Clinical Orientation ToolsLead Nursing Student Clinical Orientation, Onboarding, Training, and Fit TestingSimulation (High-Fidelity and Basic) development for hands-on training and skill validationServe as a nursing leader and mentor throughout orientation, onboarding, and continued educationProvide coaching and feedback in a timely manner to nursing associates and nurse leadersDevelop and lead system wide education competencies for all nursing associates, while meeting regulatory requirementsCollaborate with all ancillary departments to oversee go live of new products, processes, and technologiesParticipate and support success of regulatory readiness surveysUtilize various technologies to develop curriculum to meet the needs of the adult learnerCreation and ongoing updates for orientation validation tools, immediate education, and competency documentsImplement evidence-based practices throughout onboarding and continuing educationCreate and lead nursing education classes, competencies, and blitz/roving educationCollaborate with ancillary departments to provide standardized education for quality patient careCollect, monitor, and analyze nursing quality indicators to identify trends and education needsIdentify opportunities for improvement and knowledge gaps within the practice of nursingServe as an expert resource to front-line staff 24/7.Must be in good physical condition and able to withstand the stress and demands of an active position.Must be able to withstand many long hours of standing, walking, stooping, bending and sitting.Manual dexterity, good eye/hand coordination and acceptable vision and hearing needed in daily work.Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, the public and other agencies.Must be able to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job classification. They are not to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities of people so assigned.