RN Clinical Educator Job Opening

RN Clinical Educator

Smyrna Nursing & Rehab Center

• Smyrna, Tennessee
Category: Health Educator

Overview

RN Clinical Educator

Make a Difference in our Residents' Lives!
We are seeking an RN Clinical Educator that has a passion for providing the highest quality of care with compassion and integrity!

We live our Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, and Teamwork & Stewardship every day with every life we touch, providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations.

If these are your values as well, APPLY NOW!

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Contact: Stacy Hatcher

Responsibilities

  • Assesses department needs for training and responds accordingly.
  • Orients new staff members and provides on-going training for employees.
  • Schedules training programs and in-services for all employees.
  • Lectures and demonstrates procedures, using motion picture, DVD’s and charts; uses outside consultants/speakers when possible.
  • Observes employees in practical application of procedures and does one-to-one training as needed.
  • Supervises use of company provided online education and monitors compliance.
  • Schedules facility tours and addresses by administrative staff to acquaint new personnel with overall operation and interrelationships of the facility.
  • Develops recruitment strategies for all positions.
  • Assists with selection of open positions.
  • Maintains appropriate documentation of orientation and in-service training for all employees.
  • Follows through with new employees at regular intervals to determine need for additional training and support.
  • Communicates department needs to Administrator and coordinates services within department need, scheduling and budget.
  • Gives input to Administrator regarding budget needs.
  • Coordinates employee service awards and recognition programs.
  • Monitors safe working practices; provides education and coordinates with Safety Committee for corrective/preventive actions.
  • Maintaining effective communication with residents, families and facility staff.
  • Communicates with and educates staff on any new procedures.
  • Assists with development of procedures using job analysis techniques.
  • Assists with the Continuous Quality Improvement Program as needed.
  • Stays current in standard practices through communication with Health Department, C.D.C., etc.
  • Ensure orientation to Electronic Medical Records system with periodic review for understanding of proper documentation.

Qualifications

  • Current licensure by State Board of Nursing or certified or licensed Risk Manager with at least two year’s of long-term care experience.
  • Demonstrated success in activities dealing with the communication of technical ideas and concepts.
  • Teaching/instructional experience preferred.