| Location | Lexington, Kentucky |
| Job Type | Full-time |
The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) reports directly to the facility Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), with additional guidance and support provided by the AVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice and the System Chief Nursing Officer. Functioning as an Educator, Facilitator, Consultant, Change Agent, and Leader, the Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating educational initiatives that support nursing competency, professional development, and clinical excellence across the organization. The Clinical Nurse Educator participates in the development and standardization of facility-based and system-wide educational programs, orientation processes, competency validation, continuing education, leadership development, and evidence-based nursing practice initiatives. This role plays a vital part in advancing nursing practice, supporting professional growth, leading organizational change, and promoting a culture of lifelong learning and patient-centered care. The Clinical Nurse Educator collaborates with nursing leadership, clinical staff, interdisciplinary teams, and educational partners to identify learning needs, develop effective educational strategies, and support regulatory, accreditation, quality, and patient safety requirements. The position promotes a positive image of Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) while maintaining professional relationships with internal and external customers. Travel to other ARH facilities may be required to provide educational support and training under the direction of the facility Chief Nursing Officer, AVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice, and/or System Chief Nursing Officer.
Special Instructions: Travel Required Responsibilities:
• Conducts educational needs assessments using a variety of methods and tools.
• Incorporates principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, creating a climate that supports learning across the organization.
• Coordinates and facilitates nursing orientation and competency evaluation of new staff to the organization, as well as training and education for new equipment and new/revised clinical care policies and protocols.
• Develops and delivers evidence-based educational programs and offerings.
• Utilizes best practices in educational content delivery.
• Collaborates with Community Chief Nursing Officer, local nursing leadership, and other disciplines to create a robust educational environment while fostering teambuilding and leadership development.
• Provides point-of-care assistance and support to assist nursing staff with clinical skills development and critical thinking.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of educational programs utilizing best practices.
• Utilizes a variety of evidence-based instructional techniques.
• Adjusts educational content and teaching strategies based on learner needs, utilizing various media and formats.
• Collaborates with and supports all ARH facilities in developing and delivering educational programs as determined by the facility Chief Nursing Officer and/or AVP Nursing Education and Professional Practice.
• Assumes ownership and responsibility for attaining, developing, and maintaining educational and instructional expertise.
• Facilitates centralized nursing orientation.
• Oversees the onboarding of student nurses and clinical faculty to ensure adherence to ARH and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversees, in collaboration with Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, and applicable Schools of Nursing, compliance with the Nurse Extern Program.
• Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support those changes.
• Ensures that educational programs are congruent with organizational mission, values, and goals.
• Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities.
• Interprets and communicates across multiple disciplines.
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
• Serves as a role model to promote education, professionalism, excellence, and safety.
• Promotes and exemplifies the concept of lifelong learning.
• Leads committees, work groups, and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:• Bachelor's Degree BSN Required or have plan to obtain within 2 years. Required
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Education Preferred.
• 1-3 years; 3 years of nursing experience. Required
• 4-6 years; 5 years of nursing experience preferred. Preferred
• 1-3 years; Minimum of 1 year nursing education experience required.
• Three (3) or more years preferred.
• BLS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.
• ACLS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.
• PALS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.
• De-Escalation Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.
• TNCC Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.
• Other Instructor designations as needed with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.
• To facilitate the professional competence and confidence of the Clinical Nurse Educator, the CNO and/or the AVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice may assign mandatory professional development activities, workshops, and educational offerings.
• Current licensure to practice nursing in the state of KY or WV dependent on state of residency. Required
• Professional Certification Required or plan to obtain within 2 years of employment.
• BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS required within 6 months of employment.
• PALS required within 6 months of employment.
• TNCC required within 1 year.
• De-escalation training (ARH adopted) required within 6 months. Required.