Clinical Educator (RN) - Emergency Services

Under the guidance of the Market Education Director, the Nursing Educator collaborates with facility/market nursing leadership and staff across departments to assess, plan, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate and revise educational programming for all levels of nursing personnel and non-nursing personnel as indicated or requested. The educator acts as a key resource in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff at Tenet Healthcare. The Nursing Educator implements a comprehensive education program for his/her assigned units while following and contributing to Tenet educational goals and vision. Educational programs typically include, but are not limited to orientation, continuing education and in-services. Other services may include, but are not limited to process, performance and service-delivery consultation and contributions to the organization through councils, committees and workgroups.

• Develops and implements nursing education programs to support orientation, ongoing competency validation, and professional development for nursing staff in assigned units and clinics.
• Assesses and supports the educational needs of clinical staff through classroom instruction, clinical training experiences, and learning technologies.
• Ensures compliance with nursing, organizational, and regulatory standards by maintaining and revising educational programs, curricula, and course content as needed.
• Provides leadership, coaching, mentoring, and support to preceptors, nurse residents, nursing staff, students, and colleagues to promote professional growth and clinical excellence.
• Coordinates and delivers continuing education and specialty training programs, including in-services, continuing education offerings, Grand Rounds, and job-specific curricula.
• Participates in quality improvement and clinical practice initiatives, including evaluating educational outcomes, supporting policy and procedure development, and promoting evidence-based practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.

• Required:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, nursing education, or related specialty
  • Licensure/Certification: Current state licenses and certifications (ACLS, PALS and TNCC).

• Preferred:
  • Experience: 3 years of nursing experience in an acute care ED setting