Clinical educator Jobs in Chicago, IL

Overview

The Clinical Educator coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of education for the Unit, Department, or Site. Will provide bedside education to clinical staff, ensuring competency through both skill validation and frequent monitoring of all staff. Will serve as the education resource for all clinical practice issues and as the orientation resource for all new employees in their assigned areas. Will oversee policy, procedure and standard development and revision through evidence based practice changes. Additionally, will perform routine audits to ensure education needs are being addressed for staff.The Clinical Educator is responsible for developing, implementing and leading evidence-based, quality educational programs and activities which promote individual development and competency among clinical department personnel. Develops, coordinates and implements activities for orientation / onboarding, clinical application (practice, policy, products) and continuing education / professional development related to system, site and / or specialty. Provides clinical and educational expertise that directly or indirectly influences healthcare personnel, systems, and community. Designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs that reflect organizational vision and values with awareness of current healthcare trends. Uses the roles of learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for their specialty, and partner for practice transitions to impact patient safety and quality outcomes through professional development initiatives. Promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and use of evidence to guide clinical practice and improve patient care while advancing professional development. The role may be based at the system, at the site reporting to the system or at the site reporting to the respective site and may teach, develop or support clinical programs at the site, region or system level.

Qualifications

License / Certifications :

Active RN License in the State of Illinois

BLS within 30 days of hire

Neonatal Intensive Care RN Certification within 2 year of hire

NRP within 1 year of hire

S.T.A.B.L.E. upon hire

Education :

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Other Knowledge / Skills :

Responsibilities

Collaborate with supervisors and managers to address issues related to clinical practice and documentation trends. Facilitate practice and documentation changes when needed. Develop, maintain, and monitor staff competency and keep records for ongoing review. Report any non-compliance of staff training, certification, and competency requirements to the manager. Plan and coordinate educational presentations and activities as needed. Provide opportunities for less experienced staff to grow and develop their unit specific skills. Develop and coordinate educational opportunities. Participate in unit and specialty specific meetings including but not limited to professional governance, quality, safety, and accreditation meetings. Utilize information technology to obtain evidence to support best practices and communicate this with the care team. Perform needs assessments for clinical roles and design educational opportunities to meet needs. Develop and coordinate site, unit or department specific orientation for clinical team members and those who support patient care. Recruit, prepare, and coordinate unit staff for preceptor positions. Serve as a resource for professional growth for all clinical roles. Provide a portion of time in direct patient care to maintain skill competency and clinical relevance. Demonstrates clinical competencies in providing direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of patient care. Must be flexible to meet educational needs of night shift and weekend shift employees.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information : .

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $35.34per hour - $60.78per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org / benefits.