Job Description

General Purpose of Job: 

 Leads effectively to elevate nursing practice to optimize outcomes within the Sparrow Clinical Education Team.  Ensures on-going nursing (RNs, techs, sitters) competence, facilitates nursing professional development including nursing continuing education (NCE) and enhances quality of nursing care. Supports performance/process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies while partnering with caregivers to enhance the quality of nursing care.

Essential Duties

• Maintains accurate records of clinical education activities, policies, and procedures as applicable, work instructions and other compliance-related documents, maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of clinical education and professional development.


• Designs, instructs and evaluates educational programs as applicable


• Participates in the oversight of the preparation of clinical orientations, records, and reports


• Recommends actions and follow up regarding clinical education, accreditation readiness for the hospital, and clinical practice related issues.


• Facilitates problem resolution and evaluates the effectiveness of services for onboarding.


• Create an environment that encourages teamwork and creativity in the development and delivery of all services


• Participates in strategic planning and budgeting activities to align with ongoing NPD, nursing quality, and nursing education activities


• Recruits, selects, and retains qualified Caregivers


• Policy development based on Evidence-Based Practice


• Update protocols and integrate into web-based PPM


• Monitor Caregivers performance: provide orientation guidance, coaching and recognition


• Oversees the coordinating, developing, and revising of orientations to meet the needs of new Nursing Caregivers


• Approves Nursing educational modules designed for placement on the My Learning System (LMS)


• Represents the Clinical Education Department on designated committees and teams


• Leads or assists with system wide initiatives as directed

Job Requirements

General Requirements	• Current State of Michigan license – RN
Work Experience	• At least 5 years of experience working in an Emergency Department or Critical Care environment with nurses, providers and/or other allied health professionals. • Demonstrates experience in organizing the structure and resources to efficiently and effectively achieve the defined goals and objectives. • Experience with teaching to groups of all sizes • Understanding of LEAN principles as well as quality improvement initiatives • Previous preceptor experience • Demonstrated working experience with information technology in an education or healthcare setting and knowledge of clinical systems and programs. • Leadership/managerial experience or a graduate program
Education	• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing • Master’s Degree in Nursing and/or DNP is highly desired
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	• Advanced computer skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of products, particularly Word, Excel and Power Point. • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication skills, and an ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely, organized, confident and professional manner. • A high level of reliability and confidentiality, and the ability to effectively coordinate and prioritize multiple responsibilities. • Must be self-directed, flexible and serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of the Sparrow Hospitals Customer Service & Behavioral Standards of Performance. • An ability to educate and communicate clear expectations of the policies, processes, protocols, and accreditation standards for those learning at Sparrow. • Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient rights, organizational confidentiality, HIPAA Security procedures & protocols as defined under the HIPAA Privacy and Security Procedures