Clinical Education Specialist

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$89,648.00 - $118,331.20

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Utilizes evidenced based practice and a team concept in the development and implementation of clinical departmental goals, policies, procedures, practices and safety standards. Designs safe clinical systems and assures that the staff deliver optimum quality of care and customer service by establishing and monitoring adherence to standards, policies, practices and procedures. Understands, articulates and ensures compliance with State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulations, Regulatory agency standards and policies of the organization.
• Promotes teamwork, professional and personal growth and quality patient care with peers. Assures adequate staffing through preparation and coordination of clinical staff schedules. Monitors clinical staff time and attendance. Assures compliance with mandatory requirements, licensure and certifications. Ensures staff is educated on risk management and compliance issues.
• Maintains competency in performing PPDs, Respiratory Fit Testing and POCT testing utilized in the CHMG.
• Facilitates CHMG teams/committees that impact clinical practice; integrates and links CHMG committee initiatives to facility initiatives.
• Recommends and initiates changes in procedures and techniques as required. Assists staff in their professional development and in the identification of needed resources to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Advocates for patient rights and appropriate utilization of services.
• Serves as a clinical resource for the staff, healthcare providers, community members, patients and families; collaborates with all these parties to achieve optimal patient/program outcomes.
• Maintains a Quality Assurance program encompassing all departments; performs quality checks; collects, assembles and formats data for use in State, Federal, local and DNV inspections. Implements and monitors action plans to correct quality issues. Performs as a CHMG leader for quality improvement process. Recognizes trends in patient care delivery and explores opportunities for improvement, which are evidence-based.
• Analysis departmental services, operations and Performance Improvement (PI) to identify appropriate outcome levels; recommends measures to improve and enhance clinical operations. Consults and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team members to coordinate the management of patient care within the CHMG.
• Collaborates with directors and managers in preparing, planning, monitoring and executing budgetary standards, for both operational and capital budgets within CH guidelines and timeframe. Monitors clinical budget for appropriate utilization and demonstrates proactive vigilance in identifying opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost reduction. Educates team members on financial implications of patient care decisions and allocates clinical resources based on measurement of patient volumes and care needed.
• Assures documentation of patient care activities as per documentation standards and assists healthcare team members with documentation. Evaluates outcomes of documentation and participates in performance improvement activities related to documentation.
• Conducts interviews and the hiring process; promotes staff retention. Interprets and evaluates employee satisfaction survey data.
• Monitors progress of clinical onboarding and assures documentation and scheduling of all clinical onboarding activities; Escalates issues when necessary.
• Maintains an onboarding checklist with deliverables, timeframes and milestones.
• Develops and supervises a clinical training program and a team of super-users to complete all training per identified workflows, policies and protocols.
• Serves as onboarding team clinical lead for all new practice acquisitions.
• Evaluates Clinical staff competency through direct observation, peer review, orientation and employee input. Evaluates own performance based on professional practice standards, relevant studies and regulations, and organizational criteria identifying areas of strength, via participation in a professional organization, 360 peer review, continuing education or self/professional/practice development activities.
• Responsible for ensuring current, accurate and complete licensure, documentation, and reporting requirements for NJ/PA State Proficiency Testing, NJ/PA State Laboratory Licensing, CLIA Licensing, Medical Waste Generator Licensing, Pharmaceutical Waste Licensing, CH policy and any other licensing/testing programs as needed.
• Participates in continuing education programs and in-services, including programs for enhancing patient care and patient satisfaction, quality assurance programs, performance improvement studies and multidisciplinary committees. Participates in meetings related to ambulatory care as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned; willingness to adapt to changing department demands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN degree.
• Four years of experience as an RN in a clinical setting required.
• AHA BLS
• Registered Nurse - NJ
• Registered Nurse - PA
• Three years related supervisory or management experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, carry objects, reaching forward, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Talk or Hear.
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Lifting Floor to Waist: 35 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above: 10 lbs. 
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Airborne Communicable Disease, Radiation.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.