Clinical RN Educator

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time  

Shifts Available: Days  

Hours: 8 hour   

Location: Knapp Medical Center - Weslaco ,TX

We are seeking a Clinical RN Educator, sometimes referred to as a Clinical Nurse Educator, RN Clinical Educator, or Nurse Educator.  The Clinical RN Educator in our hospital setting is a registered nurse (RN) who is responsible for providing education services of clinical and patient care services to attain our hospital’s objectives, mission and values established by corporate administration. They act as a bridge between clinical practice and education, helping staff stay current with best practices, policies, and procedures. 

Responsibilities Section 

**The Clinical Educator delivers educational services for both clinical and patient-care areas, supporting our hospital’s mission, corporate goals and systemwide programs. If you have this type of experience as an RN you are encouraged to apply! 

• Develop and deliver orientation programs for new clinical staff and provide ongoing training, in-services, and continuing education on clinical skills, protocols, equipment, and patient care standards  

• Serve as a clinical resource to staff during patient care, mentor and coach clinical staff in skill development, critical thinking, and decision-making, and support new graduates and clinical residents during onboarding and transition to practice  

• Help implement new clinical guidelines, hospital policies, and evidence-based practices while monitoring compliance and providing remediation or education as needed  

• Collaborate with leadership on quality improvement and patient safety projects, analyze performance data, and help develop action plans for improvement  

• Encourage certifications, advanced degrees, and career growth and keep staff informed about changes in healthcare regulations and trends  

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Knapp Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Knapp Medical Center is an award-winning, not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas. With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. Knapp serves as the only acute care hospital in the Mid-Valley area, as well as Weslaco's only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery. Knapp has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to Mid-Valley residents for 60 years.  More than 300 physicians serve on the hospital's medical staff. Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the Mid-Valley, employing more than 450 people.  For more information, please call 956-968-8567 or visit www.KnappMed.org

Responsibilities

The Clinical Educator provides educational services for areas of clinical and patient care services to attain the Hospital�s objectives, mission and values established by corporate administration. Supports corporate-wide programs, policies and procedures are developed to assess, evaluate and meet the needs of the patient. Assists with development and implementation of education plans for providing training in all clinical settings. The Clinical Educator provides hands on training for clinical staff to support the educational goals for the hospital. Implements an effective, ongoing training program to measure, assess and improve the quality of care, treatment and services delivered to all patients. The Clinical Educator shall work collaboratively with the Nursing Directors to provide educational services to staff.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Must have a current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.

Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Minimum of 5 years acute care experience.

Minimum of 2 years previous educational experience preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf