RN Clinical Educator Peri Operative Services Full Time Days

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education or related specialty

2 years nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred

Current State Licenses & Certifications (BLS, ACLS)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Education

� Supports the educational needs for assigned units/clinics including classroom, clinical experiences and learning technologies.

� Implements Tenet comprehensive education programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency needs and professional development needs of the nursing staff, with specific focus for his/her units/clinics, which supports the Tenet model of professional nursing practice.

� Ensures all program/ course revisions meet the Department of Nursing and regulatory expectations and standards. Adheres to national education practice standards and stays abreast of current research into nursing education practice. Programs are executed and revised based on adult learning principles, organizational and learning theory consistent with Tenet endorsed philosophy and direction.

� Provides consultation to enhance continuing education, professional development opportunities and mentorship opportunities.

� Delivers/coordinates other educational programs as directed (e.g., Grand Rounds, in-services, continuing education, job-specific and specialty curricula) to support competence and professional growth of Tenet nursing staff.

� Provides leadership to preceptors and serves as a role model through educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring.

� Serves as a facilitator to nurse residents and actively mentors and supports their growth in the profession and clinical practice.

Participates in continuing education provider unit learning. Evaluates nursing education activities which qualify for continuing education credit. Participates in activities to keep abreast of the changes to market/facility policies/procedures of the provider unit, and the expectations of the educator role.

� Assists in development of clinical policies and procedures as requested.

� Provides guidance, resources and knowledge for professional growth of others.

� Mentors colleagues, other nurses, students and others as appropriate.

� Participates in quality performance improvement activities.

� Performs other duties as assigned/required.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.