RN-Clinical Educator

Requirements

• License /Certification
• Required:
• CA RN license
• BLS
• Education
• Required: BSN
• Preferred: Master's degree
• Required: Minimum of two years recent clinical experience and/or experience as an RN educator.
• Preferred: Experience in nursing education, staff development, curriculum development and implementation of multifaceted teaching interventions to varying adult learning styles.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Ability to present formal and informal educational offerings.
• Department Specific Requirements
• If assigned to Administration-APN: The two years of recent clinical experience must be as a Registered Nurse in acute care setting. CA Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) within three years of date of hire/transfer.
• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Essential
• Collaborates with department leadership and Director of Clinical Education to ensure competency of staff. Provides ongoing assessment of learning needs for all staff members. Plans, coordinates and evaluates the education programs provided and conducts annual needs assessment.
• Provides competency assessment records and educational calendar to Human Resources as appropriate. Maintains records, file and statistics as appropriate. Submits information to Director of Clinical Education as requested.
• Reviews and updates reference materials for staff, patients and physicians as appropriate.
• Coordinates the development and/or revision of new standards/policies/procedures.
• Conducts Annual Educational Needs Assessment for assigned unit(s).
• Provides a monthly in-service topic and as needed additional Kaweah Health educational training to department staff.
• Maintains clinical competence in area of specialty. Provides direct patient care as assigned.
• Promotes a positive working relationship with physicians, colleagues, vendors, guests and others.
• Collaborates with Director of Clinical Education and/or area Director and managers as appropriate.
• Addendum (essential for specific dept)
• IF ASSIGNED TO SKILLED NURSING, DSD ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Benefits

Additional Information

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 8741 Nursing Professional Development The purpose of the position is to provide ongoing assessment of staff member educational needs. Through utilization of adult learning principles, to strategically design, implement and evaluate educational offerings that meet the needs of care providers.

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