Clinical Educator I or II - ICU/PCU

The Clinical Educator functions as a leader in education, a staff development resource, and mentor. He/she supports collaboration between the academic and practice settings.  He/she supports continuous learning and professional development through provision of in-services; education program development, implementation, and evaluation; and competency assessment. He/she promotes and demonstrates evidence based practice.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

LEVEL I
Minimum Education

• BSN required.

Minimum Work Experience

• 5 Years clinical experience in nursing in hospital setting to include 3 Years of department/unit/specialty specific experience.
• Previous educational nursing instructor experience preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current Vermont RN and/or Advanced Practice Licensure in Vermont.  
• Unit-specific training certifications as required per specific department operational framework (i.e., CNOR, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC, NRP, PCCN, CCRN).
• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification based on department specific guidelines.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Specialty certification in Nursing Professional Development and 1 unit specific certification preferred or obtained within two years of hire

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge and skills related to clinical nursing practice.
• Knowledge of adult education principles
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services.
• Effective and timely oral and written communicates skills 
• Demonstrates moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Education program development

LEVEL II - ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• MSN required 

Minimum Work Experience

• 7 Years clinical experience in nursing in hospital setting to include 3 Years of ICU/PCU specific experience.
• Previous experience designing, facilitating, and validating education or training experiences required.
• Fully proficient in all areas covered in Basic Integrated Nursing General Orientation; able to instruct independently.
• Proficient in EMR applications, workflows, documentation practices.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current Vermont RN and/or Advanced Practice Licensure in Vermont.  
• Unit-specific training certifications as required per specific department operational framework (i.e., CNOR, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC, NRP, PCCN, CCRN).
• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification based on department specific guidelines.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Specialty certification in Nursing Professional Development and 1 unit specific certification preferred or obtained within two years of hire

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge and skills related to clinical nursing practice.
• Knowledge of adult education principles
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services.
• Effective and timely oral and written communicates skills 
• Demonstrates moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Education program development

Pay Range = $33.65 - $58.20

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