Job type: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours:
The Clinical Educator (Professional Development Practitioner) is an experienced professional nurse who utilizes evidence-based practice for the achievement of organizational goals related to nursing education and professional development. The Clinical Educator serves in the following roles to guide the learner to desired organizational outcomes: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, a champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for the nursing professional development specialty, and partner for practice transitions for nursing staff. The Clinical Educator possesses in-depth scientific knowledge, technical expertise, skill, and competence.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Current, unencumbered licensure to practice in the State of California
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching adult learners
- Minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience in the specialty for which the applicant desires to become educator
- Demonstrated competency and ability to perform all duties within the perinatal continuum of care
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
- Exceptional relationship management skills and professional demeanor. Exemplifies elevated nursing practice, higher education, and professional growth and development.
- Understanding of adult learning principles and the ability to apply them in course instruction
- Understanding of change management principles. Ability to be a change agent by being a champion for change and participating in change processes
- Proven ability in critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, analytical/qualitative analysis, time management and priority setting
- Demonstrated ability to function both autonomously and collaboratively within a team
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet education needs of all nursing staff (day, night, weekend shifts)
- Performs other relevant duties as assigned
- Maintains current knowledge regarding education and regulatory requirements
- BLS/ACLS/NRP/Fetal Heart Monitoring provider status current at all times
- Preferred:
- Master Degree in Nursing
- Previous experience as an educator or clinical instructor
- Current Fetal Heart Monitoring Instructor credential
- Certification in specialty (e.g., CCRN, CEN, CMSRN, CNOR, etc.) nursing education (CNE), or nursing professional development (NPD-BC)
- Active membership in relevant professional organization
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Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!
Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status