CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR at Memorial Regional Health

This is a Full Time Position

Compensation Range: $38.33 to $57.49

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off

Position Classification:  Non-exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• N/A

Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Possesses a strong knowledge of family practice and various specialties.
• Maintains a deep understanding of vaccine and medication protocols and administration.
• Exhibits a strong understanding of emergency response protocol.
• Well versed in RHC compliance requirements, policies, and best practices.
• Proficient in lab specimen collection, protocols, and clinic-specific variations.
• Possesses a broad understanding of overall clinic operations to include: workflows, staffing dynamics, and departmental roles across multiple locations.
• Collaborates with leadership and clinic coordinators to assess staffing needs and improve overall workflow efficiency.
• Facilitates orientation and onboarding for new staff.
• Serves as a preceptor, guiding new hires through clinic workflows and policies.
• Develops and implements training programs to enhance staff competency.
• Conducts skills assessments and provides hands-on training as needed.
• Assists staff in identifying and pursuing professional development opportunities.
• Provides mentorship and coaching to enhance staff performance and confidence.
• Participates in meetings focused on staff education, training, and professional development.
• Provides feedback to leadership on assessments.
• Demonstrates strong assessment and documentation skills.
• Collaborates with leadership to provide constructive feedback on documentation and clinical practices for nurse/MA staff.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives and promotes best practices.
• Is resourceful in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Maintains open and effective communication channels across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Promotes teamwork, collaboration, and a positive work environment and fosters interdepartmental collaboration to enhance patient care and efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates 100% commitment to performance in accordance with the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to MRH attire/dress code per policies and procedures.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self-motivated; and manages activity and time.
• Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; and attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
• Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Strives to uphold regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Follows policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management to ensure a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions with a valid driver’s license).
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete employee health meeting.

Required Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current Colorado RN license or Compact license, required.
• Current BLS certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire).

Experience:

• One-year clinic experience, preferred.
• One-year leadership or supervisory experience, preferred.