Clinical education specialist job description

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview
The Clinical Educator assumes responsibility for all activities related to assessment, coordination, planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational and competency programs to patient care staff in department(s)/unit(s) of responsibility. Collaborates with Talent Development and Optimization and other content experts/educators to provide educational opportunities and improve staff competence. The Clinical Educator is a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty and is a partner for practice transitions. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the mission, values, and service standards of Mercy Health.

Qualifications
Education: Preferred Bachelor of Science in Healthcare related field. Would need to be enrolled in accredited program within 6 months of starting role. Completion of program within 2 years of hire date.

Licensure: Current State of Missouri RN license.
Experience: 3 years of active bedside care delivery in the immediate past. Proven education experience.
Certifications: Preferred to have or be progressing toward certification in a specialty of nursing related to the unit(s)/departments of responsibility. The expectation is to achieve certification within 3 years of accepting position. Clinical Educators are required to maintain certification in the highest level of life support required for their respective department; must obtain this certification within a year from hire.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus!

Why work at TidalHealth?

Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. Our hospitals have been named among the Top 5 percent of all U.S. hospitals by Healthgrades and a five-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and residency programs to grow both personally and professionally.

Clinical Education Specialist Position Summary

The Clinical Education Specialist (CES) is a Registered Nurse who is clinically competent in his/her area of specialty nursing and demonstrates expanded roles of nursing in expert patient care delivery, education, consultation, research application and utilization, and leadership/administration. The Clinical Education Specialist functions as an educator in a variety of settings for a variety of audiences. The CES is a staff education development and competency expert that delivers high quality education while assuring accrediting agency standards are maintained and current. The Clinical Education Specialist will design and implement educational programs for their specialty area and throughout the organization. The Clinical Specialist will support orientation, on-going education, and competency requirements for all staff in their specialty area. The job expectations also include promoting excellence in patient care delivery, supporting, and facilitating professional growth and development and upholding standards of professionalism.

Clinical Education Specialist Position Requirements

+ Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse. Must hold a license in the state of permanent residency.

+ Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing.

+ Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in area of specialty required, including experience with electronic EMR.

+ Master's Degree required or earned within 5 years of hire

+ BLS instructor certification required within 6 months of hire.

+ Specialty life support instructor certification required within 1 year of hire.

+ Certification in nursing specialty required within 1 year of hire

+ Credentialed EPIC trainer certification for specialty area required within 6 months of hire.

+ Experience with teaching adult learners and with clinical education is preferred.

+ Experience with learning management systems is preferred.

+ Experience developing and delivering presentations in a group setting.

+ Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word Excel, and outlook)

Clinical Education Specialist Work Schedule

+ Exempt, salaried position. Shifts are variable based on educational need.

Clinical Education Specialist Benefits

+ At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.

+ Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.

medi USA is looking for a motivated and personable Lymphedema Clinical Education Specialist to lead efforts in the training and educational development of medi sales reps, customers, and healthcare professionals on medi products with the goal of revenue growth. This position will also provide support both internally and externally on medi product. This position reports to the Director of Clinical Education.

The right candidate will develop training and education (programs) for both internal and external use by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following.

Develop proficiency in Lymphology, Wound Care, and phlebology with regards to the disease states, product design and function.
Travel with reps in their territories. Travel will be 50% or more.
Prepare a report on objectives and results on all field visits to Director of Clinical Education.
Represent medi at conferences, shows and other events.
Attend meetings, training sessions, etc. with medi.
Assist in developing training and sales materials, presentations, etc. as requested.
Establish and maintain relationships with industry leaders - healthcare professionals, customer/dealers, etc.
Support the Salesforce as needed.
Administrative duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

BA/BS or a minimum of 3 years of proven industry success in sales, marketing, or clinical experience.
Experience and knowledge of lymphedema is required.
Proven success in training and development for revenue growth.
Demonstrated public speaking and interaction with professionalism.

Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable transportation
Willing to perform overnight travel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education or working knowledge of anatomy is a plus

Benefits

As a Clinical Education Specialist, you will receive comprehensive training to familiarize you with our medical product lines and with our sales system. We appreciate your hard work and dedication and will reward you with a compensation package that includes base salary plus uncapped commissions as well as a benefits package.

Your benefits as a medi USA employee will include a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

Competitive salary
Generous PTO plan
Paid Holidays
Full Benefits Package on your first day (medical, dental, vision, FSA, life, short- and long-term disability)
401k with company match

medi is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and can make accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.

As part of our effort to provide and maintain a safe and healthful workplace, medi USA, LP requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or 2 weeks after a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals seeking an exemption from this