Clinical Educator
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Supports the training and education of employees based on organizational needs. Designs, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates orientation and continuing education for all clinical levels of personnel. Facilitates professional development of staff; provides leadership to facilitate and promote clinical improvement initiatives. Delivers standardized, competency-based, training and development programs such as new employee orientation, ongoing education, and clinical training.
Job description
Summary
Supports the training and education of employees based on organizational needs. Designs, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates orientation and continuing education for all clinical levels of personnel. Facilitates professional development of staff; provides leadership to facilitate and promote clinical improvement initiatives. Delivers standardized, competency-based, training and development programs such as new employee orientation, ongoing education, and clinical training.
Job Duties
- Designs, develops, plans, and implements standardized education to all clinical staff in all patient populations based on the annual learning education needs assessment.
- Uses facilitation techniques and a variety of tools and resources available to promote immersive, engaging, learning experiences.
- Acts as a resource during the orientation process; observes and works alongside the clinical staff in the practice setting and simulated setting during a 30-60-90 day review period.
- Fosters teamwork and interprofessional collaboration by providing regular feedback and involving peers in decisions that will affect them as it relates to ongoing education.
- Participates in continuing education activity planning committees for ongoing education to all clinical staff in all practice settings.
- Assists in the development of staff to function in new roles by providing clinical education and team building consultation.
- Partners with practice leadership to provide clinical input into action plans to assist with clinical development and resolution of clinical concerns.
- Connects and aligns regional, group, and business-related goals to all initiatives and activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- 3 years recent clinical nursing experience.
- Ability to perform assessments and nursing functions as acquired in a basic nursing preparation program.
- Knowledge of medical workflow, terminology, and standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
- Strong presentation skills.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Education or Equivalent.
- 3 years teaching experience in a classroom and/or clinical setting.
- RN-BC - Nursing Professional Development ANCC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- 3 years recent clinical nursing experience
- Ability to perform assessments and nursing functions as acquired in a basic nursing preparation program
- Knowledge of medical workflow, terminology, and standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Strong presentation skills
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.