Job Opening: Clinical Education Specialist
- Company
- TAMARACK HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
- Location
- ASHLAND, WI
- Posted on
- May 23, 2024
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Clinical Education Specialist (CES) is an expert
in educational theory with a working knowledge of current clinical
nursing practice, patient safety, and healthcare simulation. The CES
integrates knowledge of educational theory with patient safety
strategies that provides solutions to key patient safety issues and
explores innovative education for future clinical and patient safety
issues. The CES serves as a leader/consultant/mentor/change agent in
curriculum development and educational delivery methods to advance the
practice of clinical disciplines to achieve quality, cost-effective
clinical support for patient/family outcomes within the organization and
across populations. The scope of responsibility includes leadership in
education, support of clinical practice, support and mentorship for
clinical educators, consultation, research and interdisciplinary
collaboration for education and practice. Requirements: -Participates in
ongoing design, development and delivery of clinical orientation, new
employee orientation, in-services, competencies, and continuing
education programs for health care employees. -Interacts professionally
with clinical leadership to determine specific educational needs and to
coordinate educational programs to meet those needs. -Provides
leadership for unit-based educators, including providing train the
trainer courses and supporting governance for unit councils. -Works with
clinical educator(s) and unit-based educator(s) and other clinical
discipline experts to design, develop and coordinate simulation
scenarios and associated educational opportunities that are appropriate
for a variety of job roles within the healthcare setting. -Interprets
evaluation data to identify learning knowledge gaps and develop learning
interventions. -Manages the clinical learning program portfolio,
including annual updates and communication to key stakeholders.
-Develops instructional materials; demonstrates patient care equipment;
coordinates demonstrations of patient care equipment by
vendors\'/manufacturers\' representatives. -Assists with the
coordination of performance improvement and continuous quality
improvement -Coordinates and facilitates educational initiatives and
activities with internal and external agencies and vendors. -Works with
clinical educator (s) as needed to instruct, coordinate and manage
database for compliance of clinical certificates, including, but not
limited to BLS, ACLS, in accordance with accreditation standards.
-Acquires and maintains current knowledge and clinical competency in
nursing professional practice and education and serves as a role model.
-Participates and involves clinical experts in evaluative research
activities and assures evidence-based practice. -Provides and/or
facilitates educational experiences for clinical students as requested.
***All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: -Graduate of an
accredited school of Nursing. BSN required. MSN preferred -Current
Wisconsin Registered Nurse license -Current BLS certification within 3
months of hire date -Current ACLS certification within 3 months of hire
date -Learning Management System experience preferred -5 years of
nursing experience preferred -Simulation education experience preferred
-Effective interpersonal skills -Strong attention to detail *****
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
www.tamarackhealth.org/current-openings/