Clinical Systems Educator 1.0 FTE 1st shift

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FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1.00 / 40 / 1st Shift (United States of America) PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Primarily responsible for successfully evaluating training needs and to develop, direct, and instruct programs for staff training to support quality and positive patient outcomes, with a focus on the electronic medical record (EMR). Acts as a liaison between clinical, informatics, and education teams to support safe patient care, regulatory compliance, and system optimization. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES EDUCATION SPECIALIST Assessment and Needs Identification. Assessment and identification of clinical systems and education needs- systematically collects data related to educational/competency assessment needs and other pertinent situations. Collaborates between the Education Department and Informatics roles to integrate technical and end user components of clinical systems, including the EMR. Analyzes workflow gaps and trends and supports data to determine needs. Aligns priorities with organizational goals. Outcomes Identification and Planning - identifies desired outcomes and establishes a plan to achieve them. Involves learners and key stakeholders in outcomes identification and planning. Uses and documents outcomes that demonstrate learning and program impact. Individualizes content to target audience. Facilitates learner development by using principles of adult learning and instructional design that actively involve the learner. Selects the most appropriate method of teaching to accommodate content, learning styles, and the learning environment. Documents the planning process. Implementation and Evaluation - implements the identified plan and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Ensures curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes reflect organizational mission and current health care trends. Maintains course content integrity in accordance with current regulatory and evidenced based practice guidelines (i.e. TJC, CMS, IHHS, etc.) Coordinates resources to implement the plan in a timely manner using principles and concepts of quality project management. Functions in the roles of both teacher and facilitator. Evaluates effectiveness of education. Synthesizes evaluation data to guide decision-making about improvements in practice. Coordinates the design, implementation, and evaluation of a system for assuring initial and ongoing staff competency. Facilitates processes for orientation utilizing a standardized staff onboarding model. Serves as the key contact for new staff and provides oversight of the overall onboarding experience. Facilitates regular input to the departmental manager, preceptor, and the orientee on the progress of the onboarding experience. Develops, delivers, and/or implements standardized Preceptor Training curriculum. Coordinates implementation of ongoing competency assessment to meet assessed needs. Provides instruction and education through the use of simulation-based training. Evaluates processes and outcomes for initial and ongoing competency assessment and utilizes analysis for process improvement. Conducts life support classes for specialty as designated (i.e.. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and /or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Develops, delivers, and/or implements standardized training on the use of the electronic medical record and care documentation. Serves as a key departmental contact for use of the electronic medical record and care documentation. Utilizes the Learning Management System (LMS) for maintaining a database of educational programming and annual staff education planning as assigned. Sets up instructor-led courses and creates classes. Creates and facilitates learning assignments. Works with content experts to create courses, tests, and evaluations from available templates, available regulatory course assets, and/or PowerPoint files. Works with content experts within the facility to ensure courses have been approved and reviewed before publishing and assigning to staff. Monitors class registration and/or attendance and course completion to facilitation compliance for mandatory/required events. Consultation - provides consultation to influence plans, enhance the abilities of others, and effect change. Advises on the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of materials and teaching strategies appropriate to the situation and learner's needs. Serves as an advocate representing learners. Promotes the development of professional growth, participation, and teaching skills among staff. Recommend/develop educational strategies to support organizational adaptation to change. Facilitates effective communication between various councils/committees/taskforces to assure timing and delivery of education programs are scheduled accordingly based on department and organizational needs. Facilitates teambuilding. Utilizes principle