RN- Critical Care Clinical Educator

Job Summary

Develops and provides services related to the orientation, continuing education, and assessment of clinical staff. Serves as a resource for the Critical Care Director and staff.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with Director(s), physicians, and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.
• Designs, delivers, and assesses learning activities and curriculums related to clinical competencies, departmental/organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and the use of clinical information technologies.
• Serves as a consultant/mentor for staff in areas of program development, clinical practice, and professional development. Provides feedback to leaders on staff progress and development.
• Participates in the development, coordination, and delivery of new staff orientation and education activities.
• Will assist Nursing Director.
• Develops policies and procedures related to care of the critical care patient.
• Initiates and participates in activities to promote optimal patient outcomes and compliance to regulatory standards.
• Coordinates and provides continuing education on new procedures, equipment, medications and all areas of assessed need.
• Coaches staff by talking openly and directly about their performance, providing necessary feedback, guidance and direction and development opportunities.
• Develops and uses effective strategies and interpersonal styles to influence and guide others toward the accomplishment of identified objectives and goals.
• Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.
• Acts to continuously improve the level of clinical and non-clinical outcomes and level of customer satisfaction in both individual and teamwork processes.
• Accomplishes tasks through working effectively with others and appreciating the value and commitment of every member.
• Serves on Shared Governance teams/committees and process improvement teams/committees.
• Functions as a role model at the bedside.
• Incorporates evidence-based strategies into clinical practice and educational offerings.
• Coordinates ongoing programs and promotes staff participation in Critical Care Journal clubs.

Benefits - Wide range of benefits options!

• Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
• HSA
• 401(K) retirement plan contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

Why join our team?

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) required (instructor) required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (instructor preferred)

Licenses: Current RN license valid in NC

Minimum Work Experience

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.

Must have skills in caring for critical care patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, TAVR, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz, Arterial lines, Vasoactive medications, and others as appropriate.