Clinical Nurse Educator Lead

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! 

Organization:

SAH-Sutter Amador Hospital

Position Overview:

Responsible for overseeing education, orientation, competencies and specialty training for the business line. Ensures clinical competency and technical training programs are developed and implemented. Works with subject matter experts, instructional designers and content vendors to ensure that the necessary content is developed or acquired to support appropriate delivery models for various topics, whether self-paced learning, class room, web based ILT, or a blended solution. Ensures necessary assessments and certification tests are implemented and timely completion is tracked. Maintains educational and competency records in compliance with hospital, Department of Healthcare Services (DHS), Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), and the Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ) standards.

Sutter Health, Northern California's largest health network with 23 acute care hospitals, more than 5,000 primary care physicians and specialists, home health, occupational health, psychiatric care and more provides comprehensive medical services in more than 100 Northern California communities. Our mission, vision and values lay the foundation for our day-to-day work in doctors’ offices, home health and hospice programs, hospitals, laboratories, research facilities, administrative offices and medical education services. As a unified health care network, we partner to spread innovation, improve access to health care services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

Sutter Amador Hospital's rich history of Amador County dates back as far as 1876. Today, the community based, not-for-profit Sutter Amador Hospital has 52 licensed beds and is the only hospital in Amador County serving a population of more than 40,000. Our hospital provides comprehensive services, including 24-hour emergency care, critical care, diagnostic imaging, a family birth center, surgery, orthopedics and laboratory services. We're proud to be a Baby Friendly Hospital. Sutter Amador is fully accredited by The Joint Commission.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• BSN and/or MSN Preferred.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California or CNS-Clinical Nurse Specialist

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Broad knowledge of clinical nursing, including current trends, safety precaution policies, equipment, electronic healthcare records (EHR) management software, accrediting agency standards, and local/state/federal regulations.
• Working understanding of adult teaching/learning theories and program assessment, program design, promotion and marketing implementation and evaluation processes.
• General knowledge of the scope of practice, evidence-based practices, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Patients’ Bill of Rights.
• Attention to detail with time management and organization skills with the ability to work with a high degree of initiative and independence.
• Possesses solid written and public speaking skills, including the ability to clearly and professionally explain medical, technical, or sensitive information to diverse audiences.
• Intermediate knowledge of word processing, presentation, and email software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, in addition to a working understanding of Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Captivate, HealthStream and Epic, and an aptitude for learning new programs.
• Work independently, as well as be part of a team, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Prioritize and delegate assignments under varied and urgent conditions while working within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Identify and solve complex problems based on the analysis of multiple sources of information while providing new perspectives on existing solutions.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Develop collaborative relationships with various groups internally and externally, including clinical and support staff, other departments, management, Sutter H