The Clinical Educator functions as a leader in education, a staff development resource, and mentor. He/she supports collaboration between the academic and practice settings. He/she supports continuous learning and professional development through provision of in-services; education program development, implementation, and evaluation; and competency assessment. He/she promotes and demonstrates evidence based practice.
Minimum Education

BSN required.

Minimum Work Experience

5 Years clinical experience in nursing in hospital setting to include 3 Years of department/unit/specialty specific experience.
Previous educational nursing instructor experience preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Current Vermont RN and/or Advanced Practice Licensure in Vermont.
Unit-specific training certifications as required per specific department operational framework (i.e., CNOR, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC, NRP, PCCN, CCRN).
Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification based on department specific guidelines.
BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
Specialty certification in Nursing Professional Development and 1 unit specific certification preferred or obtained within two years of hire

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Strong knowledge and skills related to clinical nursing practice.
Knowledge of adult education principles
Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services.
Effective and timely oral and written communicates skills
Demonstrates moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.
Education program development

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS (LEVEL II)
Minimum Education

MSN required

Minimum Work Experience

7 Years clinical experience in nursing in hospital setting to include 3 Years of department/unit/specialty specific experience.
Previous experience designing, facilitating, and validating education or training experiences required.
Fully proficient in all areas covered in Basic Integrated Nursing General Orientation; able to instruct independently.
Proficient in EMR applications, workflows, documentation practices.

Pay Range = $35.36 - $62.40
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