Clinical Nursing Educator

Job Description

Job Description

A Day in the Life of a Clinical Nursing Educator

Works under the direction of the appropriate Nursing Director. Responsible for the ongoing clinical and professional development of the nursing staff. This role will focus on developing and managing simulation opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge. It will also oversee our Education expo events and help with new employee onboarding.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

Here is What You Will Be Doing:

• Accountable for role modeling proficient clinical practice, patient safety and evidence based practice.
• Supports an environment and infrastructure that promotes professional growth. Facilitate the implementation of evidence based practice.
• Develops and implements strategic workforce learning and development services to support the achievement of workforce goals, quality initiatives and clinical practice.
• Critically assesses, plans, develops and delivers clinical curriculum, developmental programs and services.
• Facilitates learning utilizing various methods including lecture/teleconference, demonstration, clinical simulation; computer based learning/ web-based e-learning application.
• Evaluates learning effectiveness using standardized outcome measurements. Utilize performance measures and workforce needs to drive education plans and learning strategies.
• Maintains appropriate documentation.
• Provides leadership and oversight in the collection, review and analysis of data.
• Identifies and acts on research opportunities.
• Assures seamless orientation of new and/or transferring clinical staff with oversight and influence of the orientation experience.
• Supports and develops preceptors, mentors, clinical scholars, nurse residents and advanced practice curriculum.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Establishes visibility and credibility.
• Leads and participates on assigned committees and teams. Leads up with clinical learning expertise and decision making.
• Completes mandatory education requirements.
• Maintains accountability towards achieving clinical competencies and workforce development goals.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge and expertise of skills necessary for areas of specialty
• Ability to maintain accountabilities towards achieving clinical competencies and workforce development goals
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Demonstrates understanding of adult learning principles
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and computer technology skills
• Must possess critical thinking skills with ability to prioritize needs rapidly
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve and improve processes required

Here is What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Education, or related field
• Minimum of a current Wyoming Registered Nurse License or enhanced Nurse Licensure (eNLC) upon start date
• Three (3) years of work experience in area of specialty (or equivalent area)
• 14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date

Nice to Have:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Education, or related field
• Advanced clinical certification for assigned clinical focus
• Two years in a position with primary responsibility for design and delivery of learning content

About Cheyenne Regional:
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Carig, Compasion, Resect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!