Clinical Educator II - OR/PACU
Company: Alameda Health System
Location: Oakland
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionSummaryJob Summary: The Clinical Educator II (CE)
performs educational activities that validate, develop, maintain
and enhance skills and competencies relative to patient care. The
CE is responsible for developing and implementing AHS Onboarding
and Orientation Program, Annual Education Program, Continuing
Education (CE) Courses, staff competency validation, and any
ongoing educational in-services. The CE is also a resource for
developing orientation and annual staff education for all levels of
nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel and providing input
into the development/revision of evidence-based policies and
procedures. The CE must work effectively as a team member and must
use good interpersonal skills in all contact with patients, staff
and physicians. The CE works collaboratively with organizational
leaders across departments in assessing, planning and implementing
needs assessment, educational program, and staff competency
validation for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing
personnel as indicated for professional development and regulatory
compliance.DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following
are the duties performed by employees in this classification,
however, employees may perform other related duties at an
equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed
by each individual in the classification.1. Accurately maintains
education files, including orientation program, annual skills
competencies, LMS records and any other competencies. Pulls
requested employee education files as needed for managers and/or
any regulatory agencies.2. Assists AHS leadership team during
regulatory hospital surveys with multiple requests by the
surveyors. Collaborates with AHS leadership team to develop a
corrective action plan for any regulatory surveys. Collaborates
with AHS leadership team to evaluate and complete the Periodic
Performance Review (PPR) as required by the Joint Commission.3.
Assists in organizing and presenting to the staff educational
in-services on an ongoing basis on new equipment, new
organizational initiatives, policies, procedures, regulatory
updates and requirements and any other educational needs as
requested by management and/or staff. Collaborates with the
Director of Clinical Education in developing educational programs
based on quality process improvement needs.4. Develops monthly and
annual education calendar based on identified educational needs.
Acts as a resource person to AHS staff for any equipment, policy or
procedure related issues. Provides hands-on training / assistance
to staff and/or coordinates vendor in-services as needed to promote
better learning / understanding. Maintains and/or updates Education
Intranet page to notify staff about any educational opportunities
in the Bay area.
5. Collects and assesses data and information related to education
needs and other pertinent situations, including identification of
trends, issues and supporting data to determine a comprehensive
education program for assigned units/clinics including classroom,
clinical experiences and learning technologies.6. Develops
competency-based hospital orientation program for all AHS staff and
assists in organizing the department of hire orientation. Assesses
and revises competencies as needed to meet regulatory obligations.
When necessary, collaborates with AHS Human Resources Department
and departmental managers in coordinating AHS new hire onboarding,
orientation, execution of organizational initiatives, and
educational programs.7. Develops curricula that is reflective of
evidence-based practice and uses the appropriate methods of
teaching to accommodate learning styles and different learning
environments.
8. Evaluates outcomes of the educational programs and utilizes
findings for continued improvement; incorporates objective
assessment of classroom and clinical performance into
evidence-based evaluation framework; applies measurement
instruments and statistical analysis, seeking consultation when
needed.
9. Fosters achievement of goals and objectives.10. Identifies
factors that affect staff's ability to fulfill their job
responsibilities, collaborates with management to effect
appropriate change in systems and sustainable desired outcomes.
11. Integrates relevant research outcomes into nursing professional
development practice through effective learning activities and
process improvement.12. Organizes annual competency for all
nursing.. Assesses and revises competencies as needed to meet
regulatory obligations. Develops annual educational review courses
with post-tests or other validation methods for all staff utilizing
Elsevier Learning Management System (LMS) E-Learning system. Acts
as the AHS LMS Administrator to develop and assign new courses to
staff and keep track of staff's LMS completion status. Updates the
staff and the managers on the completion status on a regular
basis.
13. Participates in AHS committees and develops educational plan as
needed for any issues that require further staff education. Assists
nursing leadership with reviewing and revising AHS Policies and
Procedure prior to final approval by Clinical Practice Council
(CPC).
14. Participates in continuing education provider unit as a Nurse
Planner; utilizes Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), The Joint
Commission and CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
criteria to assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate continuing
nursing education activities.15. Participates in quality
performance improvement activities.
16. Participates in strategic planning, ad hoc projects and
educational activities as assigned for the department.17. Performs
other duties as assigned.
18. Plans educational programming for new or changing programs of
care; assists in development of evidenced-based clinical policies
and procedures as requested.19. Plans, develops, and evaluates the
Nursing preceptor program to enhance the orientation process and
the retention of staff; serves as a role model through educational
programs and ongoing coaching and mentoring.20. Serves as a liaison
with colleges/universities for student integration and practicum
within the clinical setting as needed. QualificationsAny
combination of education and experience that would likely provide
the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession
of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.Preferred
Education: Master's Degree in Nursing, Business, Public Health,
Public Policy, and/or Education. Completion of graduate degree
within 5 years of hire is highly desirable.Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing; Bachelors of Science
in Nursing .(BSN), Master's Degree in Nursing, Business, Public
Health, Public Policy, and/or Education. For current AHS employees,
Master's required within 2 years of assuming the position.Required
Experience: Three (3) years of relevant nursing experience in an
acute care setting for external hires and one (1) year of
experience with orientation and education of nursing staff in
clinical setting; experience in education program design and
evaluation using adult learning principles.Required
Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered
Nurse in the State of California; & Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certification issued by the American Heart Association. Highland
General HospitalClinical EducationFull TimeDayBusiness Professional
& ITFTE: 1
Keywords: Alameda Health System, Oakland , Clinical Educator II - OR/PACU, Healthcare , Oakland, California
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