Clinical Nurse Educator (51973)

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate - Valparaiso, IN 46383Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayAs a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will be responsible for providing clinical skills training in support of HealthLinc’s Medical Assistant training program as well as new hire orientation for all clinical staff. You will develop and provide instructional training on clinical aptitudes for Medical Assistants and Patient Care Team Nurses.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Skills Coach for Medical Assistant Trainees

Prepares lesson plans and executes training in accordance with guidelines.
Guides skills practice in controlled skills lab.
Provides guidance to MA students through lecture and hands-on learning lab.
Serves as liaison for preceptors and MA students.
Plans and executes meetings with preceptors with a defined agenda and objectives.

New Hire Orientation for Clinical Staff

Provides training during onboarding week as needed.

Reviews orientation materials for clinical staff and develops and makes changes as necessary.
Collaborates with the DON, Site Operation Directors, and Site Medical Directors to develop an orientation schedule and timeline for new hires.
Evaluates recommended clinical skills of new hires.

General Education

Participates in the development and training of skills competencies for Medical Assistants and Patient Care Team Nurses.
Provides onsite training at the Corporate location on new programs and processes as designated by the Human Resource Department and/or Senior Team.
Provides BLS certification classes and recertification classes as needed by the organization.
All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related area preferred
Master’s Degree (not required but highly preferred)

Certification

Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana highly preferred, or Licensed Practical Nurse with background in teaching and instructing or Certified Medical Assistant with experience in teaching and instructing students.
Must be or become certified as a BLS instructor through the American Heart Association within 6 months of employment

Experience

Experience coordinating and working collaboratively across an organization
Experience and demonstrated abilities for working in a multi-cultural setting

Skills/Job Requirement

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent interpersonal skills, along with strong written and oral communication skills

Strong relationship development skills with problem solving techniques
Superior organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Ability and willingness to travel across HealthLinc sites and nationally for conferences