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Position Purpose: The Clinical Educator is responsible for designing, evaluating, revising, and implementing new and current nursing education program needs and new hire orientation. Our educational professionals act as both advisers, role models and mentors for the staff, assisting them in their journeys from novice to expert. They exhibit exceptional leadership qualities, have excellent communication abilities and have in-depth, comprehensive knowledge in their field of expertise. In addition, the education team assists with quality improvement, data collection and supply chain management. 

What you will do:

• Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of clinical education and orientation in area of expertise.
• Prepare, deliver and supervise global and unit specific clinical education.
• Maintain proficiency in area of expertise and support continuous skill development and training for staff.
• Assist with ongoing competency and preceptor education.
• Consult to recommend best practice.
• Participates in monitoring quality metrics specific to the department or specialty.
• Ensures quality care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York State, National Standards of Practice, and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
• Master’s degree preferred. Bachelor’s Degree accepted with demonstrated clinical experience.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in nursing.
• Recent formal and informal clinical and teaching experience.
• Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
• Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical practice specialty area preferred.
• Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.
• Participates in continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
• Participates in educational conferences and updates and maintains professional knowledge and skills related to areas of responsibility. Acquires and maintains skills that are necessary to support the philosophy of patient centered care. General computer knowledge preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required.  BLS is required.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions. Our Unit practice counsels, and open-door guiding principle gives all our employees a voice.
• Professional Environment of Care: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefit packages available through Trinity Health, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth. We encourage participation and support community programs and outreach.
• Work/Life: Scheduling options to balance work/life/school and recreational calendars.

Ministry/Facility Information:

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions. Our Unit practice counsels, and open-door guiding principle gives all our employees a voice.
• Professional Environment of Care: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefit packages available through Trinity Health, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth. We encourage participation and support community programs and outreach.
• Work/Life: Scheduling options to balance work/life/school and recreational calendars.