ED Clinical Nurse Educator (RN), Inservice Education, Full-Time, Days/Variable (8hrs)

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.  

Through demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skills, and competence, the Clinical Nurse Educator facilitates learning experiences for nursing personnel through direct and indirect methods.  The Clinical Nurse Educator coordinates, implements, and evaluates educational programs.  Then Clinical Nurse Educator acts as an education advisor and consultant to the staff, mangers and other educators to identify gaps in practice and learning needs of staff.  The Clinical Nurse Educator functions as a clinical and a professional role model for nursing staff; demonstrating accountability, performance and responsibility in clinical practice.  The Clinical Nurse Educator supports the integration and translation of research into practice as well as participates in performance improvement, evidence-based practice or research activities. The Clinical Nurse Educator provides clinical leadership and serves as a resource person to facilitate problem solving and decision making skills of staff.  The Clinical Nurse Educator serves as a consultant for various committees and projects as it relates to improved patient outcomes.  The Clinical Nurse Educator functions as a change agent to improve patient care and supports interdisciplinary collaboration. The Clinical Nurse Educator integrates the Code of Ethics into all areas of practice and advocates for patients and staff at all levels.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job