Clinical Educator - Department of Clinical Education - Full-Time - DAYS

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$94,556.80 - $124,176.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates the development of orientation plans for the unit-based healthcare providers. Individualizes the orientation plan based on the experience level and learning needs of the orientee. Assists department manager to update and monitor the orientation process and monitors and evaluates the progress of orientees.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills and uses a variety of instructional methods/teaching strategies. Plans, coordinates and presents programs to meet the assessed learning needs of healthcare providers, patients and community as applicable. Exercises discretion and judgement when providing educational opportunities at times and places needed. Evaluates program outcome effectiveness based on the relevance and appropriateness of educational materials. Disseminates information about relevant learning offerings within and outside CH.
• Integrates information regarding evidence-based practice and CH regulatory standards in educational activities. Participates in developing, updating and maintaining educational materials. Develops education programs incorporating aspects of cultural diversity of population served in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current healthcare standards and a commitment to quality patient care. Functions as a resource in an advising and guiding role. Assists staff, preceptors, and orientees in work-related activities as needed. Functions as a role model for proper infection control practices.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with JCAHO, DOH, Magnet and other regulatory agency standards. Participates in the evaluation of performance improvement and regulatory requirement data collection.
• Develops and updates standards, objectives, policies and procedures utilizing evidence-based practice. Participates in the resolution of clinical issues requiring educational intervention.
• Facilitates the critical thinking of healthcare providers to promote best practice. Assesses the learning needs and promotes the participation in performance improvement and regulatory requirement data collection. Assists with competency development needs.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement and in hospital-wide performance improvement projects. Promotes learning activities that enable healthcare providers to integrate research into practice.
• Promotes the professional development of CH employees. Assists with the completion of performance appraisals. Assesses and documents the achievement of staff competence. Participates in staff meetings.
• Assists in the maintenance of records for educational activities. Promotes accuracy and completeness of documentation in the patient medical record.
• Participates in performance improvement, research and regulatory requirement data collection and documentation. Submits required documents with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities upon request.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: MS or MSN. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience: Three years experience working as a Registered Nurse in an acute care healthcare facility. Some previous teaching experience. If hired on the Mother/Baby Unit, IBCLC is required within one year.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ

• Requires ATCN or TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours annually if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all