Unit Clinical Educator Days (PRN)

Job Description
THIS IS A PRN POSITION  - 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month
8:00am -12:00pm
4 hours for classes & 4 hours for prep
The Unit Clinical Educator provides in-service orientation, continuing education, and refresher training to clinical and non-clinical personnel. Provides instruction regarding a variety of topics to include policies, procedures etc.
Participates in planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of educational programs. Requires current license in good standing as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or another compact state and typically a BSN degree.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the general supervision of the Emergency Room department director, the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) participates in and is accountable for the continuous assessment of service needs, strategic planning, process design, and goal attainment. Provides in-service orientation, continuing education, and refresher training to clinical and non-clinical personnel. Provides instruction regarding a variety of topics to include policies, procedures etc. Participates in planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of educational programs. 
Principal Duties:
Serves in a clinical expert role in the Emergency Department to support optimal service outcomes by providing for the development of professional staff and other direct caregivers in a defined service specialty. The functional role of the CNE falls under five (5) categories: education, clinical, quality and research, administrative, and consulting.
Provides for the continuous assessment of assigned staff educational needs.
Develops educational plans that meet organizational and departmental goals.
Coordinates service/unit/individual orientation.
Provides basic orientation in specialty area as appropriate.
Coordinates and provides continuing education for clinical staff.
Assess and provides education for the competency of assigned staff in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Facilitates UM Capital Region Health (UMCAP) sponsored lectures and conferences.
Uses teaching methods that facilitate the education process for adult learners.
Demonstrates creativity in presenting lecture material.
Current license in good standing as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or another compact state.
Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Completed Course Work/Program: Master's Degree in Nursing Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
3 to 5 years clinical experience in the Emergency Room.
What we offer:
Opportunity to work with a small, cohesive team of experienced professionals.
A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage.
Great Work Life Balance: You’ll accrue paid annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.
Competitive salary
Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement.