Clinical educator job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A clinical educator is responsible for the creation and implementation of lectures in a clinical environment. Their duties include maintaining a certain level of medical knowledge, assisting students with patient care, and monitoring patient statuses.
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Example clinical educator requirements on a job description
Clinical educator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in clinical educator job postings.
Sample clinical educator requirements
- Master's degree in nursing or related field
- Active nursing license
- Clinical experience in related field
- Teaching or preceptor experience
- Knowledge of curriculum development and assessment
Sample required clinical educator soft skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and organizational abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with clinical staff and educators
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
Clinical educator job description example 1
Community Health Systems clinical educator job description
**This is a part time Educator for Clinical positions for the Northwest Healthcare Market in Tucson, AZ.**
This position is the dedicated Education partner to work with local colleges regarding school affiliations for a variety of programs, such as, RN, LPN, Surg. Techs, Med Asst., etc. The Educator acts as the point person to standardize processes, assign clinical rotations across the market & ensure appropriate student placements. The position will be responsible for ensuring regulations, required documentation and competencies are tracked as needed. The Clinical Educator is the online learning program champion to ensure all staff are assigned for required courses and that course requirements for each facility are assigned and tracked for completion according to the CHS standards.
**Education**
**Required:** Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of employment in the role.
**Experience**
**Required:** Five (5) years of experience in area of expertise.
**Preferred:** Previous experience as an educator.
**License/Certification**
**Required:** Current Arizona RN licensure or compact state license. American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) BLS & ACLS.
_Northwest Healthcare is a multi-faceted network dedicated to providing safe, quality care at each of our locations. With four hospitals, two freestanding emergency centers, three urgent care locations and a large physician practice including primary care and a variety of specialists, Northwest Healthcare offers you a wide range of settings in which to work. Common among them all is not only the commitment to providing safe patient care, but to employee satisfaction and growth. It is a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all employees-whether caring for patients directly or working in a support role. NWHC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested._
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
This position is the dedicated Education partner to work with local colleges regarding school affiliations for a variety of programs, such as, RN, LPN, Surg. Techs, Med Asst., etc. The Educator acts as the point person to standardize processes, assign clinical rotations across the market & ensure appropriate student placements. The position will be responsible for ensuring regulations, required documentation and competencies are tracked as needed. The Clinical Educator is the online learning program champion to ensure all staff are assigned for required courses and that course requirements for each facility are assigned and tracked for completion according to the CHS standards.
**Education**
**Required:** Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of employment in the role.
**Experience**
**Required:** Five (5) years of experience in area of expertise.
**Preferred:** Previous experience as an educator.
**License/Certification**
**Required:** Current Arizona RN licensure or compact state license. American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) BLS & ACLS.
_Northwest Healthcare is a multi-faceted network dedicated to providing safe, quality care at each of our locations. With four hospitals, two freestanding emergency centers, three urgent care locations and a large physician practice including primary care and a variety of specialists, Northwest Healthcare offers you a wide range of settings in which to work. Common among them all is not only the commitment to providing safe patient care, but to employee satisfaction and growth. It is a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all employees-whether caring for patients directly or working in a support role. NWHC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested._
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Clinical educator job description example 2
Tampa General Hospital clinical educator job description
Clinical Unit Educator - Observation Unit 1R- 7a-7p - (220002P6) Description
Facility Profile
TGH is the area's only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children's Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region's leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.
Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time - an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
*Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.
Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Department Manager, and according to established policies and procedures, the Clinical Unit Educator designs, plans, and manages education projects. Follows established policies, procedures, professional guidelines, adult learning principles, and evidence-based practice to align education goals with business needs and identified strategies of Tampa General Hospital. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
Clinical Duties:
Under general supervision and according to established nursing standards, policies, procedures and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients. Collaborates and participates with the manager in unit operations. Exercises independent judgment and advanced clinical skills. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments, identifies and reports situations requiring intervention, formulates and communicates goals and directed plan of care; assures patients rights.
Education Duties :
Designs learning and delivers training, to facilitate organizational change. Measures and evaluates impact of education, and contributes to the improvement of human performance. Duties may include: Coordination of unit orientation through preceptor selection and participating in orientee assessments and completion of CBO tools. Facilitates and produces CAPS, maintains unit based CBO tools and facilitates preceptor assessment/development. Assists manager in completion of mandatory education initiatives such as new policies, new products, house-wide initiatives and unit based requirements. Provides bedside re-education as needed.
Facilitates student activities on the unit and serves as liaison to faculty for unit based issues. Assists with clinical ladder activities (if applicable to department) and promotion of national certification. Participates in new hire selection process. Serves as subject matter expert as needed to represent the department.
Participates in setting unit goals and participates in assessment of effectiveness. Posts class dates and assists with registration as needed; and facilitates journal clubs as directed by Manager. .
Qualifications Required Skills
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) required. Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
Certification in specialty approved for the ANCC Magnet requirement, and three years related work experience. Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and distinctly. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Project, Publisher, and Front Page desired.
Primary Location: TampaWork Locations: TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33606Job: Nursing (LPNs, RNs) Organization: TGH - HospitalSchedule: Full-time Job Posting: Sep 7, 2022, 5:11:31 PM
Facility Profile
TGH is the area's only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit. Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children's Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region's leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.
Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time - an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
*Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.
Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Department Manager, and according to established policies and procedures, the Clinical Unit Educator designs, plans, and manages education projects. Follows established policies, procedures, professional guidelines, adult learning principles, and evidence-based practice to align education goals with business needs and identified strategies of Tampa General Hospital. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
Clinical Duties:
Under general supervision and according to established nursing standards, policies, procedures and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients. Collaborates and participates with the manager in unit operations. Exercises independent judgment and advanced clinical skills. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments, identifies and reports situations requiring intervention, formulates and communicates goals and directed plan of care; assures patients rights.
Education Duties :
Designs learning and delivers training, to facilitate organizational change. Measures and evaluates impact of education, and contributes to the improvement of human performance. Duties may include: Coordination of unit orientation through preceptor selection and participating in orientee assessments and completion of CBO tools. Facilitates and produces CAPS, maintains unit based CBO tools and facilitates preceptor assessment/development. Assists manager in completion of mandatory education initiatives such as new policies, new products, house-wide initiatives and unit based requirements. Provides bedside re-education as needed.
Facilitates student activities on the unit and serves as liaison to faculty for unit based issues. Assists with clinical ladder activities (if applicable to department) and promotion of national certification. Participates in new hire selection process. Serves as subject matter expert as needed to represent the department.
Participates in setting unit goals and participates in assessment of effectiveness. Posts class dates and assists with registration as needed; and facilitates journal clubs as directed by Manager. .
Qualifications Required Skills
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) required. Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
Certification in specialty approved for the ANCC Magnet requirement, and three years related work experience. Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and distinctly. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Project, Publisher, and Front Page desired.
Primary Location: TampaWork Locations: TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33606Job: Nursing (LPNs, RNs) Organization: TGH - HospitalSchedule: Full-time Job Posting: Sep 7, 2022, 5:11:31 PM
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Clinical educator job description example 3
LifePoint Health clinical educator job description
At St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our healthcare professionals deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen disciplines. The heart of St. Francis is in its people, making our hospital a family that only the best is invited to join. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for healthcare, we invite you to apply today.
This is a hybrid position with a flexible schedule that requires at least 1 day a week on site. Reporting directly to the Director of Chaplain Services, this position is responsible for the supervision of part time (Chaplain Interns) and full time (Chaplain Residents) Clinical Pastoral Education students.This includes developing curriculum for the CPE program and activities related to recruitment of potential CPE students. This position will also work collaboratively with the Chaplain Services Department team to train CPE students and maintain the CPE program under the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE, Inc.) The Clinical Pastoral Education program at St. Francis Hospital is accredited for Level I and Level II training with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE, Inc.)
*Minimum Education*
X Master's degree X Required
*Minimum Education*
X Graduate of a Master's Program in Divinity X Required
*Required Skills*
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
*Required Skills*
Certifications:
X Certification as an ACPE Full Supervisor or Associate Supervisor Required X Ordination or endorsement by an acknowledged ecclesial body is preferred
*Minimum Work Experience*
Three (3) years of chaplaincy experience. One (1) year of ACPE Supervisor experience.
**Job:** **Please select a valid job field*
**Organization:** **St. Francis Hospital*
**Title:** *Supv-Clinical Pastoral Education*
**Location:** *Georgia-Columbus*
This is a hybrid position with a flexible schedule that requires at least 1 day a week on site. Reporting directly to the Director of Chaplain Services, this position is responsible for the supervision of part time (Chaplain Interns) and full time (Chaplain Residents) Clinical Pastoral Education students.This includes developing curriculum for the CPE program and activities related to recruitment of potential CPE students. This position will also work collaboratively with the Chaplain Services Department team to train CPE students and maintain the CPE program under the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE, Inc.) The Clinical Pastoral Education program at St. Francis Hospital is accredited for Level I and Level II training with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE, Inc.)
*Minimum Education*
X Master's degree X Required
*Minimum Education*
X Graduate of a Master's Program in Divinity X Required
*Required Skills*
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
*Required Skills*
Certifications:
X Certification as an ACPE Full Supervisor or Associate Supervisor Required X Ordination or endorsement by an acknowledged ecclesial body is preferred
*Minimum Work Experience*
Three (3) years of chaplaincy experience. One (1) year of ACPE Supervisor experience.
**Job:** **Please select a valid job field*
**Organization:** **St. Francis Hospital*
**Title:** *Supv-Clinical Pastoral Education*
**Location:** *Georgia-Columbus*
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024