Emergency Department 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
Current Bay Area Hospital Employee: If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site.
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:
Emergency Department Clinical Educator
Provides clinical education, staff development, orientation, competency validation, and clinical coordination within the Emergency Department. Partners with the Nurse Manager and interdisciplinary teams to support evidence-based emergency nursing practice, emergency preparedness, quality improvement, and safe, timely, patient- and family-centered care. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor while supporting daily department operations as assigned.
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 within the Emergency Department. Partners with the Nurse Manager and interdisciplinary teams to support evidence-based emergency nursing practice, emergency preparedness, quality improvement, and safe, timely, patient- and family-centered care. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor while supporting daily department operations as assigned.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses staff educational needs using patient acuity, competency results, quality data, regulatory requirements, changes in clinical practice, and department priorities.
Develops and delivers Emergency Department education through classroom instruction, bedside teaching, simulation, skills validation, and just-in-time training.
Provides education on emergency assessment, prioritization, stabilization, treatment, reassessment, and disposition, including applicable high-acuity conditions and emergency protocols.
Educates staff on new equipment, technology, medications, procedures, and protocols; reinforces evidence-based practice and hospital policies and clinical standards.
Coordinates individualized orientation plans for new and transferring employees with the Nurse Manager, charge nurses, and preceptors; monitors progress and communicates performance concerns.
Identifies learning and competency gaps and coordinates additional education, coaching, and remediation in collaboration with department leadership.
Develops and supports preceptors and mentors staff to strengthen clinical judgment, confidence, specialty certification, and ongoing professional development.
Coordinates annual and ongoing department competency validation; maintains competency tools and evaluates skills through observation, simulation, demonstration, testing, and other appropriate methods.
Maintains accurate education, orientation, and competency records; monitors completion and communicates outstanding requirements to staff and leadership.
Coordinates and participates in mock codes, simulations, disaster drills, and emergency preparedness activities; evaluates results and supports improvement plans.
Serves as a clinical resource for complex and high-acuity patient care and provides direct patient care or clinical support as assigned, consistent with RN licensure and organizational expectations.
Collaborates with the charge nurse and Nurse Manager to support staffing and patient assignments based on patient acuity, staff competency, workload, and operational needs.
Supports triage, patient flow, room utilization, admissions, transfers, discharges, procedures, and consultations; identifies barriers to timely and safe care.
Promotes effective communication among staff, providers, inpatient units, ancillary departments, patients, and families across all shifts.
Partners with department leadership and Quality/Risk Management to monitor quality and safety indicators, conduct chart and observational audits, and identify improvement opportunities.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives, event reviews, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans as appropriate; educates staff on findings and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions.
Collaborates on evaluation and implementation of evidence-based practices and department policies, procedures, equipment, and protocols; communicates relevant practice updates.
Promotes compassionate patient- and family-centered care, supports staff communication and patient education, and assists with addressing concerns and improving patient experience.
Supports regulatory and accreditation readiness and a safe clinical environment; participates in meetings, shared governance, committees, and workgroups and serves as a liaison with Nursing Education, Quality, and other departments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated clinical competence in emergency nursing, high-acuity patient care, and evidence-based practice.
Ability to assess learning needs, develop educational resources, facilitate training, and validate clinical competencies.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills.
Ability to mentor staff, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to coordinate patient flow and competing priorities in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment.
Ability to analyze quality data, identify practice gaps, and support patient safety and performance improvement.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES
Current Registered Nurse license in Oregon required.
Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Organization approved workplace violence training required or obtained by the last day of the month after 90 day grace period.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or obtain within 6 months of hire
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nurses’ Association Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course card or obtain within 1 year of hire
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) card for initial certification or obtain within 1 year of hire
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required
National certification in emergency nursing (CEN or equivalent) preferred
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EXPERIENCE
Emergency Department nursing experience required.
Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience
Experience with precepting, mentoring, staff education, or clinical leadership required.
Experience with simulation-based education, clinical competency development and validation, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and emergency preparedness or disaster planning 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 Emergency Department with frequent standing, walking, bending, and movement throughout the department.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
Requires frequent use of personal computer
Must demonstrate manual dexterity
Provides direct patient care and assists with clinical activities consistent with RN licensure and organizational expectations.
Maintains sound judgment and effective performance in a high-acuity, fast-paced, unpredictable environment.
Responds to medical emergencies, be