Clinical Education Specialist Jobs

Overview
At FutureCare our Clinical Education Specialist work in partnership/collaboration with our healthcare staff members to ensure they receive the proper skills and knowledge to provide care and support for our residents through FutureCare’s corporate compliance standards. They work independently under limited supervision to design, develop, implement, and evaluate education programs based on adult learning principles within the ANA professional development scope and standards of practice, Nurse Practice Act, and State & Federal Education Standards.
Voted 10 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as “ Top Workplaces ” and recognized in US Newsweek as “ Best Nursing Homes ”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, 401K Plan.
Responsibilities

• Assist with the integration of new learning into the practice or educational environment.
• Facilitates and serves as a change agent for the initiation of, adoption of, and adaptation to change (policy, procedures, or regulatory).
• Utilize and integrate relevant research outcomes to incorporate best clinical practice
• Organize and support system wide educational programs and specialty-based initiatives
• Seek to clarify and confirm the accuracy of employee understanding of unfamiliar or vague terms and instructions
• Participate regularly in professional development activities
• Act s as a consultant regarding clinical and educational needs.
• Assist trainee and mentee in identifying their learning needs to identify effective learning activities required to overcome challenges
• Supports organizational and administrative structure to achieve corporate and organizational goals.
• Provides corporate support for new employee orientation, employee health, and employee infection control
• Assist in coordinating and guiding clinical activities of nursing staff within a practice area

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ teaching experience required a plus but not required
• Ability to actively listen and demonstrate good verbal and written communication
• Proven ability to effectively shares and receives information
• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university required
• Must be able to display a high level of creativity and teamwork
• Must have flexibility with schedules to work varying shifts
• 3+ years’ experience in clinical nursing
• Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft office suite)
• Specialty certification highly preferred
• Must hold an active Registered Nurse license issued in the state of Maryland
• Progressive experience working in an acute or long-term care setting preferred
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR Instructor experience required
• Completion of “Train the Trainer” course a plus but not required