Clinical Educator

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LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary
Supports the training and education of employees based on organizational needs. Designs, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates orientation and continuing education for all clinical levels of personnel. Facilitates professional development of staff; provides leadership to facilitate and promote clinical improvement initiatives. Delivers standardized, competency-based, training and development programs such as new employee orientation, ongoing education, and clinical training.
Job Duties

• Designs, develops, plans, and implements standardized education to all clinical staff in all patient populations based on the annual learning education needs assessment.
• Uses facilitation techniques and a variety of tools and resources available to promote immersive, engaging, learning experiences.
• Acts as a resource during the orientation process; observes and works alongside the clinical staff in the practice setting and simulated setting during a 30-60-90 day review period.
• Fosters teamwork and interprofessional collaboration by providing regular feedback and involving peers in decisions that will affect them as it relates to ongoing education.
• Participates in continuing education activity planning committees for ongoing education to all clinical staff in all practice settings.
• Assists in the development of staff to function in new roles by providing clinical education and team building consultation.
• Partners with practice leadership to provide clinical input into action plans to assist with clinical development and resolution of clinical concerns.
• Connects and aligns regional, group, and business-related goals to all initiatives and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• 3 years recent clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to perform assessments and nursing functions as acquired in a basic nursing preparation program.
• Knowledge of medical workflow, terminology, and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong presentation skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Education or Equivalent.
• 3 years teaching experience in a classroom and/or clinical setting
• RN-BC - Nursing Professional Development ANCC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

555 Second Ave

Primary Location:

Collegeville - 555 Second Avenue

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Department:

1012-20160 LVPG-L Family Medicine - Collegeville