Clinical Educator-Nursing

Position Summary

The Clinical Educator (RN) for the Emergency Department serves as the educational leader for nursing staff caring for the emergency department patient population. Coordinates and/or conducts both didactic and clinical orientation and continuing education of nursing staff, nurse aides and techs, within assigned area(s). Supports, and mentors preceptors to effectively orient new emergency department staff members. The Clinical Educator collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to meet educational needs of staff in order to promote quality patient outcomes.

The Clinical Educator works in tandem with the ED manger to bring evidenced based practice to the nursing staff and update policies and procedures. Presents and/or coordinates unit based in services which follow educational principles and process. The Clinical Educator coordinates the on-boarding of nursing staff with the manager, identifies learning gaps during the orientation process and provides education to enhance professional growth.

Responsible for annual competencies. Demonstrates advanced clinical and communication skills. Candidate must be willing to flex start time according to unit needs.

• NJ Licensed RN, BSN
• MSN (preferred) from an accredited institution, currently enrolled, or willing to enroll within first year of hire and complete within 4 years
• 3 years of Emergency Department Nursing Experience
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, IV, and Dysrhythmia certifications
• Intermediate computer skills, excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods with the ability to lift, push and pull

• Clinical Education experience
• CEN
• Pediatrics Experience

Salary Range - $41.37 - $54.07 hourly (Based on experience)

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Shore Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, orientation or expression; marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, race, creed, ancestry, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.