The Clinical Educator functions as a leader in education, a staff development resource, and mentor. He/she supports collaboration between the academic and practice settings. He/she supports continuous learning and professional development through provision of in-services; education program development, implementation, and evaluation; and competency assessment. He/she promotes and demonstrates evidence based practice.



Minimum Education




  • BSN required.



Minimum Work Experience




  • 5 Years clinical experience in nursing in hospital setting to include 3 Years of department/unit/specialty specific experience.

  • Previous educational nursing instructor experience preferred.



Required Licenses/Certifications




  • Current Vermont RN and/or Advanced Practice Licensure in Vermont.

  • Unit-specific training certifications as required per specific department operational framework (i.e., CNOR, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC, NRP, PCCN, CCRN).

  • Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification based on department specific guidelines.

  • BLS Certification through American Heart Association.

  • Specialty certification in Nursing Professional Development and 1 unit specific certification preferred or obtained within two years of hire



Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities




  • Strong knowledge and skills related to clinical nursing practice.

  • Knowledge of adult education principles

  • Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services.

  • Effective and timely oral and written communicates skills

  • Demonstrates moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.

  • Education program development



ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS (LEVEL II)



Minimum Education




  • MSN required



Minimum Work Experience




  • 7 Years clinical experience in nursing in hospital setting to include 3 Years of department/unit/specialty specific experience.

  • Previous experience designing, facilitating, and validating education or training experiences required.

  • Fully proficient in all areas covered in Basic Integrated Nursing General Orientation; able to instruct independently.

  • Proficient in EMR applications, workflows, documentation practices.



Pay Range = $33.65 - $58.20



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