Clinical Educator- North Central

Overview

Job Summary

Responsible for evaluating clinical compliance and quality including all aspects of clinical operations.  Oversee and coordinate local orientation and participate in the development and oversight of all recurrent continuing education training for clinical crew members within assigned area to achieve and maintain required competencies. Develop and assist with scenario and clinical content for new hires and recurrent clinical teammates.  Assists in mentoring clinicians that are placed on clinical education plans. Coordinate activities to achieve and maintain accreditation.  Participates in air medical research.  Assists with maintaining and improving clinical quality, clinical compliance, accreditation and successful reaccreditation.  Performs as clinical expert.   

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• Lead and assist the RCEM with new employee orientation to include oversight of schedules and base assignments. Provide leadership to orientees and preceptors and serve as a role model through the orientation process. This includes development of area-specific orientation of local protocol and procedures for new employees. 
• Work collaboratively with RCEM and RCD to assist in the oversight of new employees’ clinical preceptorship.
• Collaborate with area RCEM and RCD in maintaining mutual resources for education available to all flight crews within the region to assist with maintaining and improving clinical quality.
• Actively assist and teach in simulation labs, invasive labs and other programs with learning technologies to evaluate and enhance new hire and recurrent clinical teammates.  
• Lead content development and continuing education requirements to maintain compliance and quality with all accrediting, regulating and credentialing agencies. 
• Support the implementation of management decisions that affect air medical practice in the clinical area. Plan educational programming for new and changing programs of care. Assist in development of policies and procedures as requested to assist and maintaining clinical quality. 
• Develop simulation and other various learning technology scenarios for clinical competency and learning stage(s) improvement. 
• Evaluate performance of clinical teammates during educational programs and utilize findings for continued improvement. Incorporate objective assessment of classroom and clinical performance into evidence-based evaluation framework. Apply measurement instruments and statistical analysis, seeking consultation when needed.
• Assist RCEM, RCD and Director of Clinical Education in assessing educational requirements (didactic, clinical, certifications, specialty equipment and training) throughout the region and for established programs acquired by Air Methods. 
• Lead the annual competency training, protocol testing, and initial training for new medical equipment and/or procedures. 
• Assist in developing and revision medical standards and guidelines in collaboration with RCEM, Director of Clinical Education, RCD, and Medical Director(s).
• Assist with maintaining accreditation and successful reaccreditation.
• Assist the RCEM with developing region-specific guidance for the Training Blueprint.
• Accept committee and workgroup appointments and actively participate to affect change in patient care.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling (some travel includes Saturdays): Up to 75%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.           

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); and five or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four or more years previous flight experience
• 2 years or more Education/instructor experience 

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills