Medical-Surgical Clinical Educator

Time Type:
Full time
Hours per Pay Period:
80
Shift:
Day Shift 8-80
Minimum:
$46.82 USD
Maximum:
$66.68 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)
Department:
Clinical Support Services
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The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.
Job Description:
Medical-Surgical Clinical Educator
Provides clinical education, staff development, orientation, competency validation, and clinical coordination for the Medical-Surgical Unit. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor while partnering with the Nurse Manager, Nursing Education, and interdisciplinary teams to support evidence-based practice, quality improvement, patient safety, efficient daily operations, and compassionate patient- and family-centered care.
EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides clinical education, staff development, orientation, competency validation, and clinical coordination for the Medical-Surgical Unit. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor while partnering with the Nurse Manager, Nursing Education, and interdisciplinary teams to support evidence-based practice, quality improvement, patient safety, efficient daily operations, and compassionate patient- and family-centered care.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as the primary unit clinical education resource and professional role model for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and other appropriate staff.
Assesses learning needs using staff performance, patient outcomes, quality data, regulatory requirements, practice changes, and leadership priorities.
Develops and delivers unit-specific education through classroom instruction, bedside teaching, simulation, skills validation, online learning, and just-in-time training.
Reinforces evidence-based practice, hospital policies, procedures, and clinical standards; educates staff on new equipment, technology, medications, and procedures.
Coordinates clinical orientation for new and transferring staff; develops individualized learning plans and goals with the Nurse Manager and preceptors.
Monitors orientee progress, provides performance feedback, and coordinates additional education, coaching, and remediation to address identified gaps.
Develops and supports preceptors and ensures orientation documentation and required competencies are completed accurately and on time.
Coordinates annual and ongoing unit competency requirements with nursing leadership and Nursing Education; maintains competency checklists and validation tools.
Validates clinical skills through observation, demonstration, simulation, testing, and other appropriate methods; tracks completion and communicates outstanding requirements.
Reviews competencies for alignment with current practice, policies, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards; coordinates education and remediation for competency gaps.
Provides clinical coordination and support for daily operations as assigned, including periods of increased census, patient acuity, or staffing challenges.
Collaborates with charge nurses and the Nurse Manager on care priorities, patient flow, staffing needs, and appropriate staff utilization based on acuity, competency, and workload.
Assists with coordination of admissions, transfers, discharges, procedures, and other care activities; identifies barriers to safe, efficient care and supports an organized clinical environment.
Promotes effective communication among staff, providers, patients, families, and ancillary departments across all shifts.
Partners with nursing leadership and Quality/Risk Management to monitor safety and quality indicators, conduct chart and observational audits, and identify improvement opportunities.
Supports improvement initiatives addressing falls, pressure injuries, medication safety, infection prevention, sepsis, deterioration, and other priorities; participates in root cause analyses as requested.
Educates staff on quality findings and interventions; evaluates educational effectiveness through competency results, audits, staff performance, and patient outcomes.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate and implement clinical practices, equipment, technology, and procedures; mentors staff and supports continuing education and specialty certification.
Promotes compassionate patient- and family-centered care and staff communication skills; supports patient experience improvements, regulatory readiness, policy review, meetings, committees, and liaison activities with Nursing Education and other departments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated clinical competence in medical-surgical nursing and adult patient care.
Ability to assess learning needs, develop and deliver education, and validate clinical competencies.
Strong communication, organizational, critical thinking, clinical judgment, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to mentor staff, support preceptors, and provide constructive coaching and feedback.
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
Ability to interpret quality data, support evidence-based practice, and coordinate competing clinical and educational priorities.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Associate Degree in Nursing required; bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
National certification in orthopedics, gerontology, bariatrics, or medical-surgical nursing preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Medical-surgical nursing experience required.
Experience with precepting, mentoring, staff education, or clinical leadership required.
Recent (within the past five years) acute care hospital experience preferred.
Recent acute care experience with orthopedic (total joint replacement, spinal, trauma) and/or bariatric surgery patients preferred.
Experience with quality improvement, evidence-based practice, simulation or skills-lab education, and electronic learning management systems preferred.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Union Affiliation: None
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.
Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements
Works primarily in a hospital Medical-Surgical Unit with frequent interaction with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Stands, walks, and moves throughout the unit while providing education and clinical support.
Demonstrates clinical skills and uses training equipment and electronic education systems.
Provides clinical support as assigned, consistent with role, RN licensure, and organizational expectations.
Maintains attention to detail, clinical judgment, and effective communication while managing competing priorities.
May work varied hours to support education and coordination across shifts.
EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides clinical education, staff development, orientation, competency validation, and clinical coordination for the Medical-Surgical Unit. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor while partnering with the Nurse Manager, Nursing Ed