Careflight Program Educator - RNThe CareFlight Program Educator is a CareFlight clinical provider with professional development practice judgement and expertise who influences professional role competence and growth of learners in a variety of settings with a desired outcome of improved population health. This individual will support the program by coordinating professional development needs in collaboration with the Program Nurse Manager and leadership team, system Nursing Professional Development Specialists, System Nurse Manager for Clinical Education, and the Learning Institute.The roles of the Program Educator include: Learning Facilitator, Change Agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for Inquiry, Partner for Practice Transitions, and Advocate for education specialty. In addition, the individual may provide direct patient care in accordance with the clinical role.Responsibilities of this individual include Onboarding/Orientation, Competency Management, Education, Role Development, Collaborative Partnerships, & Inquiry.
The primary outputs of the educator practice include learning, change, and professional role competence and growth.Through collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization and ongoing environment scanning practices, the CareFlight Program Educator is accountable for compliance with applicable regulatory and best practice standards, institutional policies, procedures and supporting the organization in strategic outcome attainment established from strategic plans.Essential Duties & Functions:Creates a safe and effective learning environment through proficient use of adult learning principles, communication skills and teaching methodsAssesses for knowledge gaps, assists with the development and implementation of education/competency based on new processes, equipment, policies, regulatory requirements or learning needs assessment etc.Collaborates with the leadership team to prioritize the learning/training needs of the unitAssists with the development of educational programs using adult learning principles and instructional designServes as a clinical practice resource for staffTeaches clinical/specialty education classes and performs skill validations at the department levelPartner for Practice Transition:Implements orientation and competency activities in consultation with NPD specialist and departmental leadershipEvaluates the effectiveness of education and orientation programs and offers input for updating, improving, and enhancing content and structureAssists staff in transition to designated transport levelCollaborates with department leadership to identify appropriate preceptorsPartners with preceptors to provide clinical expertise and input to facilitate frequent learning/practice objectivesCoordinates and evaluates orientee clinical experiences, providing feedback to orientees, preceptors, and leadership as necessaryChange Agent:Promotes a culture of error prevention and patient safetyCollaborate with NPD Specialists as needed to recommend educational strategies for the implementation of clinical standardsApplies performance improvement processes to affect and actively transform clinical practiceImplement educational offerings to achieve successful change, improve patient outcomes, and increase employee engagement.Evaluates the impact of improvement strategies, change effectiveness and outcomes, and collaborates with system NPD specialists and departmental leaders to implement necessary process/practice changes.Maintains clear communication with leaders and others who are leading the changeLeader:Contributes to a positive and collaborative work environmentPossesses emotional intelligenceImplements specific clinical and behavioral competenciesFunctions as an education planner for continuing education offeringsMaintains records of educational activitiesSeeks opportunities to develop personal knowledge and skillsProvides and receives constructive feedbackDesigns continuing education activities with input from content experts and organization leaders for a variety of professional clinical and non-clinical staffParticipates in committees as available and applicable to influence professional development strategiesChampion for inquiry:Evaluates literature and evidence-based practices to guide clinical practice and improve patient outcomesDisseminates findings through educational programs and activitiesCollaborates with Unit Council/System Councils/Quality and Research teams to identify strategies to improve unit performance and patient care goalsParticipates in the development and implementation of standards of care, policies, and proceduresMentor:Foster ongoing professional growth experiences for staffProvides feedback, support, and professional development opportunities for preceptors at the unit levelConnects others to knowledge/resources within and external to nursingSupports transition of nurses and paramedics across learning and practice environmentsEducation:Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degreeType of degree: NursingLicensure/Certification/Registration:Valid Ohio RN licenseThe following certifications are required at the time of hire: - Current BLS, ACLS, ITLS or PHTLS, PALS, NRP, ATLS (audit), CAMTS approved Transport-specific certificationSpecialty certification in education or professional development such as NPD certification, or specialty licensure within three years of hireExperience:Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of job related experiencePrior job title or occupational experience: Two years of CareFlight clinical experienceKnowledge/Skills:Understands/utilizes Adult Learning theories and principlesDevelops and evaluates training and educationApplies instructional design methodologiesDemonstrates effective presentation skillsNavigates basic Microsoft Office apps and computer softwareUnderstands organizational behavior and performance improvement processes/methodsDemonstrates strong communicationEmbraces teamwork and teambuildingFunctions independently