Clinical Educator

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an 'owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

Women and Children Admin

Department: Nursery/Pediatrics

Overview of Position:

This position is responsible for implementing education programs for Genesis HealthCare System's Nursery, Lactation and Pediatric Department, as well as assist with other educational needs within the Women and Children's Service line as determined by Director. The educator coordinates the implementation of programs utilizing sound adult learning principles. In addition, the clinical educator is responsible for development and implementation of mandatory education programs in accordance with OSHA, AHA and HFAP.

1. Coordinates new employee orientation. Collaborates with Education Services and Residency Program leadership to provides hands on instruction and develop classroom instruction. Works to match new hires with most compatible mentors. Supports new hires and mentors throughout the orientation process, evaluates progress, and reports concerns to unit leadership.
2. Provides hands on instruction for specialized classes. Coordinates instruction and develops education on advances in evidence based practice, new technology, and medication.
3. Oversees education record completion and schedules & tracks mandatory education and recertification.
4. Serves as a clinical resource within the department and provides hands on instruction at the point of care.
5. Provides updates regarding policy changes, EPIC issues and serves as a department super user.
6. Serves as a department liaison for various programs and accreditation. Assists in survey preparation and participates in the survey process for ODH and HFAP.
7. Collaborates with Education Services and local universities to establish clinical opportunities.
8. Performs learning needs assessment for Med Surg departments.
9. Coordinates and provides education for annual and ongoing competencies. Provides education and training on unit specific equipment and procedures.
10. Researches literature for current practices. Plans, implements and evaluates educational offerings. Uses appropriate tools for evaluating effectiveness of programs.
11. Documents continuing education programs using the ONA documentation forms.
12. Develops curriculum based on written measurable objectives.
13. Facilitates both large and group training sessions and maintains positive outlook regardless of content.

1. BSN and current Ohio RN License.
2. Hold current ACLS/CPR certification.
3. Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, conflict resolution and investigative skills.
4. Ability to apply adult learning principles to the classroom and other learning experiences.
5. Demonstrated excellence with listening, verbal and written communication skills.
6. Ability to work independently and under pressure in a complex and changing working environment.
7. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of computer software, including programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
8. Knowledge of audio-visual equipment (laptop, VPU, Overhead) and able to select equipment best suited for class.

1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values

• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.

• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.

• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.

• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.

• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.

• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.

• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.

• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.

• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

1. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)

• Introduces self and role...connects with everyone.

• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.

• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.

• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)

• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.

• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.

• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

1. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)

• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment

• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.

• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Works in an office and or classroom environment.
2. Ability to stand, walk sit, stoop and bend for extended periods of time.
3. Ability to operate a computer for 2-3 hours at a time.
4. Ability to drive to meetings and travel to various floors for speaking engagements and assist with education of employees.
5. Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
6. Vision abilities required include up close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
7. May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays and emergency shifts as required.

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.