Registered Nurse, Clinical Educator

Raleigh General Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Educator 
Job Type: FT | Days

About our Health System
Raleigh General is a 300 bed hospital located in Beckley, WV, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Your experience matters

At Raleigh General Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Summary
The Clinical Educator is responsible for developing, planning, implementing and organizing a variety of education activities including individual, department and hospital wide programs. The Clinical Educator serves as consultant, facilitator, change agent and leader. This position supports clinical department leadership.

Reports to: CNO

FLSA: Exempt

Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
Preferred: Master's degree
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider
Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider Instructor within 3 years of accepting or transferring into the position.
Minimum Work Experience
3-5 years of recent clinical experience with ongoing ability to demonstrate mastery of relevant clinical skills.
Sufficient previous experience in adult education.
Essential Functions
Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
Utilizes excellent customer service skills at all time.
Complies with Federal and State law and accrediting and licensing agencies at all times, to include but not limited to, the Joint Commission and federal compliance regulations.
Develops/coordinates orientation of new employee and transferred employee with active on-going involvement in the orientation process and continuing education materials.
Develops, manages, and coordinates education programs and conducts training related to the needs of the organization including State, Federal, and accreditation mandatory programs.
Works closely with Patient Safety Officer and responds to identified system changes or other identified needs to promote quality and patient safety.
Works closely with Quality Director in developing and maintaining the quality program and the education of staff.
Assists in managing data collection to evaluate organizational outcomes and submits accurate data in a timely manner as required by regulatory agencies; or as part of any volunteer/collaborative initiative.
Assists in implementation of department quality initiatives and analysis of outcome data. Analysis shares and assists the interpretation of outcome data with appropriate staff, medical staff, and customers. Facilitates any action as indicated for noted undesirable data and/or negative trends.
Facilitates teambuilding and leadership development in assigned areas.
Responds to change in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changes.
Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities.
Leads committees, work groups and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.
Teaches content as needed and/or assigned within clinical expertise to facilitate orientation, staff development and/or safe practice.
Performs managerial duties as needed, to support day to day activities, i.e., Kronos, daily productivity, etc.
Responsible for planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of continuing education activities as appropriate to various accrediting bodies, as assigned.
Complies with continuing education accrediting body requirements. Participates as instructor in specialty courses as assigned.
Is a subject matter expert in area of expertise. Develops education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff. Maintains and evaluates these programs on an ongoing basis.
Provides consultation to department managers and staff on the education process, job competencies, and accrediting agency requirements.
Maintains clinical knowledge in assigned areas and active involvement with orientation, on-going education and quality audits and initiatives.
Maintains working knowledge of learning management systems and other data management systems in the department.
Promotes collaborative relationships among health care professionals in the region.
Assists in department budget preparation; contains expenditure within budget.
Assists in the maintenance of employer education records for all disciplines.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and professional conferences.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Functional Demands
Population Served
â-¡ Does not treat or care for patients.
X Neonate (X Infant (X Early Childhood (1 year and X Late Childhood (5 years and X Adolescent (13 and X Young Adult (17 to X Middle Adult (30 years to X Older Adult (>60 years)
Protected Health Information
Type of Protected Information Accessed:
X Demographic
X Clinical
X Insurance
X Financial
X Complete Medical Record
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure: Rarely While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort
Bending/Stooping â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Climbing â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Keyboard Data Entry â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Kneeling â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Moving Patients X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Reaching â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Running X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Sitting â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Squatting X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Standing â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Walking â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Hearing Acuity â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Smelling Acuity X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Taste Discrimination X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Vision: Depth Perception â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Distinguish Color X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Vision: Seeing Far â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Vision: Seeing Near â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, X constantly
Biological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Blood and/or bodily fluids X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Communicable diseases/pathogens X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Dust X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Hazardous Chemicals X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Gases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Hazardous Medication X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Latex X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Working Conditions:
Subject to many interruptions
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
Occasion exposure to blood borne pathogens.
May periodically come into contact with fumes or airborne pathogens.
Periodically work around hazardous waste.
Works in moderate noise conditions.
Nonessential Functions
Proficient with computer and/or keyboarding skills required.
Ability to work without direct supervision.