The Role
Designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs for nursing and clinical staff. Assesses learning needs, delivers orientation, hands-on training, simulation, and mentorship, maintains training and compliance records, integrates evidence-based practice, and measures program effectiveness.
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Job Summary
The Clinical Educator designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs and professional development initiatives for nursing and clinical staff to enhance patient care quality and outcomes. This role collaborates with leadership, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs, promote evidence-based practices, and foster continuous professional growth. Serving as a mentor and resource for clinical staff, the Clinical Educator ensures alignment of training programs with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and the latest healthcare trends.
Essential Functions
The Clinical Educator designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs and professional development initiatives for nursing and clinical staff to enhance patient care quality and outcomes. This role collaborates with leadership, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs, promote evidence-based practices, and foster continuous professional growth. Serving as a mentor and resource for clinical staff, the Clinical Educator ensures alignment of training programs with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and the latest healthcare trends.
Essential Functions
- Collaborates with peers, staff, physicians, and administration to assess training needs and deliver learner-focused educational experiences.
- Plans, develops, and delivers orientation programs for new hires, ensuring smooth onboarding and integration into clinical roles.
- Maintains accurate records of clinical training, certifications, and compliance documentation, ensuring accessibility as needed.
- Provides hands-on training, classroom instruction, and simulation-based learning to build clinical competencies and enhance staff proficiency.
- Stays current with clinical practices and trends in healthcare education, integrating the latest evidence-based standards into training programs.
- Demonstrates leadership skills that foster teamwork and promote a collaborative work environment.
- Serves as a resource for nursing staff, offering guidance on best practices, evidence-based care, and professional development opportunities.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of educational programs through feedback, competency assessments, and measurable outcomes.
- Supports clinical rotation programs for students, coordinating and facilitating their learning experiences as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience required
- 1-2 years of experience in education, training, or professional development in a healthcare setting preferred
- Demonstrates the ability to engage adult learners and facilitate effective learning in a clinical setting using diverse teaching strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Serves as a role model of professional behavior, promoting ethical practices and a culture of excellence.
- Adapts to changes in a dynamic healthcare environment with a positive and professional approach.
- Exhibits strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills to drive successful educational outcomes.
- Maintains current clinical skills and knowledge to ensure training programs align with the latest evidence-based practices and standards.
- Understands the principles of adult learning and applies innovative methods to enhance engagement and retention for diverse learner groups.
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience
- 1-2 years of education, training, or professional development experience in a healthcare setting
- Active RN state licensure or Compact state RN licensure
- BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Ability to engage adult learners and facilitate effective clinical education using diverse teaching strategies
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The Company
What We Do
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease more than 80 hospitals in 16 states with approximately 15,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
