Job Abstract

POSITION INFORMATION

Position summary:

The Clinical Nurse Educator provides staff development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent, leader and researcher. Each supports the development of the bedside nurse and the patient care team, and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidenced based nursing practice. This occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development. In addition, as a role model of professional behavior, the Clinical Nurse Educator is instrumental in creating a professional nursing climate within Southwest General Health Center to meet the needs of the diverse units within the health center. Must be able to withstand physical activity which includes the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• BSN Required
• Masters Prepared MSN or Certified Nurse Specialist (CNS) preferred.
• Teaching skills, knowledge of the various developmental stages of the human life cycle.

Required length and type of experience:

• Five (5) years nursing experience.
• Age related didactic course work of the developmental stages of the human life cycle.
• Applied knowledge in specific area of expertise.

Required licensure, certification or registry:

• Current Ohio license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Certified Nurse Specialist/MSN, preferred.
• ANPD or advanced nursing certification, preferred.