Clinical Educator EMP Education Full Time Days

Desert Regional Medical Center 

Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department.  Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics. 

 GENERAL DUTIES:

1. The Clinical Educator (Nursing Professional Development Practitioner) is an experienced professional nurse who utilizes evidence-based practice for the achievement of organizational goals related to nursing education and professional development.  The Clinical Educator serves in the following roles to guide the learner to desired organizational outcomes:   learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, a champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for the nursing professional development specialty, and partner for practice transitions for nursing staff.  The Clinical Educator possesses in-depth scientific knowledge, technical expertise, skill, and competence.  Under the guidance of the Market Education Director, the Nursing Educator collaborates with facility/market nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. The educator acts as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff at Tenet Healthcare. The Nursing Educator implements a comprehensive education program for his/her assigned units while following and contributing to Tenet educational goals and vision. Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to orientation, continuing education and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to process, performance and service-delivery consultation and contributions to the organization through councils, committees and workgroups. 

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:      

Design, Implementation, Facilitation, and Evaluation of Education/Educational Programs

• Develops and coordinates new and existing employee orientation programs.  Schedules new employees for required orientation components and monitors their progression.
• Creates, reviews, and revises orientation pathways and competencies every calendar year and as needed.
• Evaluates educational programs for effectiveness and impact. 
• Creates and provides educational and professional development opportunities that enhance empirical outcomes, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, transformational leadership, new knowledge, innovations, and improvements.
• Evaluates and tracks programs and other educational/professional development offerings for sustained improvement and outcomes.
• Facilitates learning needs assessment every calendar year and as needed for competency items that are new, changed, problematic, and high-risk/low-volume.  Develops educational programs and/or competencies based on prioritized needs. Provides training reports to assist staff in achieving high completion rates for assigned departments.
• Ensures educational activities are congruent with organizational pillars, mission, vision, values, and goals.
• Provides didactic classes, self-study modules, and learning opportunities to staff members.  Evaluates ongoing needs, competence, and post-education outcomes.
• Implements a variety of teaching strategies tailored to the learner’s characteristics, learning needs, cultural perspectives, and outcome objectives.
• Plans professional development programs that are culturally relevant and that incorporate concepts of multicultural and multigenerational education.
• Creates, maintains, and reviews competencies for preceptors.
• Uses complex patient care scenarios to develop critical thinking skills among the staff.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Collaborates with Nursing Directors and Managers to create educational content that meets department specific needs.
• Provides guidance, educational support, and leadership throughout the organization.
• Encourages staff to pursue higher education, certification, and attend/participate in professional development activities.
• Models behaviors tha