CLINICAL EDUCATOR II - MED/SURG, TELE, SDU **SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE**
Company: Alameda Health System
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
SummaryAlameda Health System offers outstanding benefits that
include:100% employer health plan for employees and their eligible
dependentsUnique benefit offerings that are partially or 100%
employer paidRich and varied retirement plans and the ability to
participate in multiple plans.Generous paid time off plansThis
position may be eligible for a Sign-On Bonus. OVERVIEWThe Clinical
Educator II (CE) performs educational activities that validate,
develop, maintain and enhance skills and competencies relative to
patient care. The CE is responsible for developing and implementing
AHS Onboarding and Orientation Program, Annual Education Program,
Continuing Education (CE) Courses, staff competency validation, and
any ongoing educational in-services. The CE is also a resource for
developing orientation and annual staff education for all levels of
nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel and providing input
into the development/revision of evidence-based policies and
procedures. The CE must work effectively as a team member and must
use good interpersonal skills in all contact with patients, staff
and physicians. The CE works collaboratively with organizational
leaders across departments in assessing, planning and implementing
needs assessment, educational program, and staff competency
validation for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing
personnel as indicated for professional development and regulatory
compliance. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSNOTE: The following are
the duties performed by employees in this classification, however,
employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level.
Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual
in the classification.Accurately maintains education files,
including orientation program, annual skills competencies, LMS
records and any other competencies. Pulls requested employee
education files as needed for managers and/or any regulatory
agencies.Assists AHS leadership team during regulatory hospital
surveys with multiple requests by the surveyors. Collaborates with
AHS leadership team to develop a corrective action plan for any
regulatory surveys. Collaborates with AHS leadership team to
evaluate and complete the Periodic Performance Review (PPR) as
required by the Joint Commission.Assists in organizing and
presenting to the staff educational in-services on an ongoing basis
on new equipment, new organizational initiatives, policies,
procedures, regulatory updates and requirements and any other
educational needs as requested by management and/or staff.
Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Education in developing
educational programs based on quality process improvement
needs.Develops monthly and annual education calendar based on
identified educational needs. Acts as a resource person to AHS
staff for any equipment, policy or procedure related issues.
Provides hands-on training / assistance to staff and/or coordinates
vendor in-services as needed to promote better learning /
understanding. Maintains and/or updates Education Intranet page to
notify staff about any educational opportunities in the Bay
area.Collects and assesses data and information related to
education needs and other pertinent situations, including
identification of trends, issues and supporting data to determine a
comprehensive education program for assigned units/clinics
including classroom, clinical experiences and learning
technologies.Develops competency-based hospital orientation program
for all AHS staff and assists in organizing the department of hire
orientation. Assesses and revises competencies as needed to meet
regulatory obligations. When necessary, collaborates with AHS Human
Resources Department and departmental managers in coordinating AHS
new hire onboarding, orientation, execution of organizational
initiatives, and educational programs.Develops curricula that is
reflective of evidence-based practice and uses the appropriate
methods of teaching to accommodate learning styles and different
learning environments.Evaluates outcomes of the educational
programs and utilizes findings for continued improvement;
incorporates objective assessment of classroom and clinical
performance into evidence-based evaluation framework; applies
measurement instruments and statistical analysis, seeking
consultation when needed.Fosters achievement of goals and
objectives.Identifies factors that affect staff's ability to
fulfill their job responsibilities, collaborates with management to
effect appropriate change in systems and sustainable desired
outcomes.Integrates relevant research outcomes into nursing
professional development practice through effective learning
activities and process improvement.Organizes annual competency for
all nursing.. Assesses and revises competencies as needed to meet
regulatory obligations. Develops annual educational review courses
with post-tests or other validation methods for all staff utilizing
Elsevier Learning Management System (LMS) E-Learning system. Acts
as the AHS LMS Administrator to develop and assign new courses to
staff and keep track of staff's LMS completion status. Updates the
staff and the managers on the completion status on a regular
basis.Participates in AHS committees and develops educational plan
as needed for any issues that require further staff education.
Assists nursing leadership with reviewing and revising AHS Policies
and Procedure prior to final approval by Clinical Practice Council
(CPC).Participates in continuing education provider unit as a Nurse
Planner; utilizes Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), The Joint
Commission and CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
criteria to assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate continuing
nursing education activities.Participates in quality performance
improvement activities. Participates in strategic planning, ad hoc
projects and educational activities as assigned for the
department.Performs other duties as assigned.Plans, develops, and
evaluates the Nursing preceptor program to enhance the orientation
process and the retention of staff; serves as a role model through
educational programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring.Plans
educational programming for new or changing programs of care;
assists in development of evidenced-based clinical policies and
procedures as requested.Serves as a liaison with
colleges/universities for student integration and practicum within
the clinical setting as needed.QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of
education and experience that would likely provide the required
knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any
required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Required
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing; Bachelors
of Science in Nursing .(BSN), Master's Degree in Nursing, Business,
Public Health, Public Policy, and/or Education. For current AHS
employees, Master's required within 2 years of assuming the
position.Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Nursing, Business,
Public Health, Public Policy, and/or Education. Completion of
graduate degree within 5 years of hire is highly desirable.
Required Experience: Three (3) years of relevant nursing experience
in an acute care setting for external hires and one (1) year of
experience with orientation and education of nursing staff in
clinical setting; experience in education program design and
evaluation using adult learning principles. Required
Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered
Nurse in the State of California; & Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification issued by the American Heart Association.Highland
General HospitalClinical EducationFull TimeDayNursingFTE: 1
Keywords: Alameda Health System, Rohnert Park , CLINICAL EDUCATOR II - MED/SURG, TELE, SDU **SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE**, Healthcare , San Leandro, California
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