Clinical Resource Educator

POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Resource/Educator performs a variety of tasks to improve the quality of care for all patients through education and providing clinical expertise resources. The Clinical Resource/Educator coordinates and implements staff education, orientation, and competencies in alignment with regulatory requirements, organizational strategic initiatives, and evidence-based practice within the Jewish Home Rehabilitation Center (JHRC) Post-Acute Unit and LTC (as necessary). Specific tasks include providing clinical expertise information to all units, conducting clinical-based needs assessments, developing course/program curriculum, and evaluating and revising clinical training curriculum. In addition, the Clinical Resource/Educator will facilitate staff professional development, participate in applicable committees and workgroups, assist with problem-solving and critical thinking, and serve as a resource for other clinical staff as a role model in Post-Acute Care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and perform educational activities that promote the competency and development of nursing staff, including orientation, competency validation, remediation, in-service, and continuing education.
• Ensure delivery of quality and cost-effective patient care per guidelines, standards, or care per facility policies by knowing and understanding specific staff/unit capabilities to ensure correct delegation; and/or assisting with direct patient care by demonstrating clinical competence in the area of practice assigned
• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs in response to health care demands, trends, identified learning needs, organizational and clinic goals, quality improvement measures, risk management, regulatory changes, and compliance program.
• Implement systems to inform and increase staff compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead initiative in quality issues and assist staff in prioritization and problem-solving operational concerns
• Collaborate with and serve as a resource to other disciplines/departments to resolve identified issues/trends.
• Design educational offerings (courses, simulations, programs) using processes and methodologies that incorporate the principles of adult education and learning styles.
• Direct the delivery of clinical education for new employee orientation, conduct competency assessments, facilitate ongoing development, and establish courses and programs based on annual needs assessments and educational compliancy requirements.
• Facilitate a welcoming, supportive environment for new nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNAs).
• Coordinate education opportunities to deploy clinical system programs and initiatives, ensuring the adoption of company standards, clinical best practices, and electronic health care record documentation (i.e., new employee orientation, clinical onboarding program, etc.)
• Deliver educational activities that validate, develop, maintain, and enhance the knowledge and skills of clinical staff.
• Develop collaborative relationships with various groups internally and externally, including clinical and support staff, other departments, clinical management, and nurse educators.
• Promote staff competency and elevate clinical practice to deliver top-quality care.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

JOB DETAILS
• Pay Rate: $65.00 per hour  
• Hours: Part-Time / 24 hours per week
• Shift Schedule: AM , 7AM to 7PM
• Days Off: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Working Days: Saturday, Sunday

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN} licensure and BSN required. Master's degree in nursing preferred.
• At least 5+ years of clinical work experience in acute care hospital environment, preferably Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Cardiac Unit.
• Clinical education experience preferred.
• Knowledge of State and Federal/CMS guidelines and regulations preferred
• Able to demonstrate leadership ability and teaching skills
• Able to provide direction and coordination for a multi-faceted program, including problem resolution within facility.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills with the capacity to make quick and definitive decisions
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and work on multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline oriented environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented
• Proficiency in electronic health records software.
• Computer proficiency including word processing, ability to use email and Internet programs, familiar with computerized data entry
• Ability to sit and/or work on a computer for long periods
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, residents and family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) pounds
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach
• Ability to use voice/speak for prolonged periods of time
• Fine motor skills Good visual and auditory acuity