Educator, Clinical NonExempt

Trios Health

Job Title: Educator, Clinical NonExempt

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Wage Range: $40.89

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Trios Health, anchored by Trios Southridge Hospital, offers a lifetime of care across a broad spectrum of healthcare specialties and services. In fact, we've built what has become one of Eastern Washington's largest multi-specialty medical groups.

Where We Are:

Positioned in the heart of Washington wine and agriculture country, the Tri-Cities area is known for a plethora of sunshine and four predominantly mild seasons. The three major rivers, multiple nearby mountain ranges, and beautiful sun-soaked valleys offer endless natural beauty and year-round outdoor recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more…
  
  

Position Summary:

The Clinical Educator is responsible for developing, planning, implementing and organizing a variety of education activities including individual, department and hospital wide programs. The Clinical Educator serves as consultant, facilitator, change agent and leader. This position supports clinical department leadership.

Reports to: CNO

FLSA: NonExempt

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• Preferred: Master's degree
  
  

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  
  

Licensure/Certification

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider
• Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider Instructor within 3 years of accepting or transferring into the position.
  
  

Minimum Work Experience

• 3–5 years of recent clinical experience with ongoing ability to demonstrate mastery of relevant clinical skills.
• Sufficient previous experience in adult education.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Utilizes excellent customer service skills at all time.
• Complies with Federal and State law and accrediting and licensing agencies at all times, to include but not limited to, the Joint Commission and federal compliance regulations.
• Develops/coordinates orientation of new employee and transferred employee with active on-going involvement in the orientation process and continuing education materials.
• Develops, manages, and coordinates education programs and conducts training related to the needs of the organization including State, Federal, and accreditation mandatory programs.
• Works closely with Patient Safety Officer and responds to identified system changes or other identified needs to promote quality and patient safety.
• Works closely with Quality Director in developing and maintaining the quality program and the education of staff.
• Assists in managing data collection to evaluate organizational outcomes and submits accurate data in a timely manner as required by regulatory agencies; or as part of any volunteer/collaborative initiative.
• Assists in implementation of department quality initiatives and analysis of outcome data. Analysis shares and assists the interpretation of outcome data with appropriate staff, medical staff, and customers.
• Facilitates any action as indicated for noted undesirable data and/or negative trends.
• Facilitates teambuilding and leadership development in assigned areas.
• Responds to change in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changes.
• Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities.
• Leads committees, work groups and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.
• Teaches content as needed and/or assigned within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation, staff development and/or safe practice.
• Performs managerial duties as needed, to support day-to-day activities, i.e., Kronos, daily productivity, etc.
• Responsible for planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of continuing education activities as appropriate to various accrediting bodies, as assigned.
• Complies with continuing education accrediting body requirements.
• Participates as an instructor in specialty courses as assigned.
• Is a subject matter expert in area of expertise.
• Develops education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff. Maintains and evaluates these programs on an ongoing basis.
• Provides consultation to department managers and staff on the education process, job competencies, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Maintains clinical knowledge in assigned areas and active involvement with orientation, on-going education and quality audits and initiatives.
• Maintains working knowledge of learning management systems and other data management systems in the department.
• Promotes collaborative relationships among health care professionals in the region.
• Assists in department budget preparation; contains expenditure within budget.
• Assists in the maintenance of employer education records for all disciplines.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and professional conferences.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
• Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
  
  

EEOC Statement:

Trios Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.