Ambulatory Clinical Educator
Ambulatory Clinical Educator
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Overview
Ambulatory Clinical Educator
UnityPoint at Home
Hours: Monday-Friday daytime (32 hours per week)
Occasional evening or weekend for training.
This position supports our UPaH Waterloo and Cedar Rapids locations. Will work a mix of remote and in person based on training needs and will have some travel
between the locations.
The Ambulatory Clinical Educator (ACE) performs activities related to orientation training and development of clinical staff in the ambulatory space. The ACE assists in planning implementing and evaluating clinical education activities/programs for clinical staff utilizing data and quality metrics to drive clinical outcomes as well as supporting clinical student learning in their assigned region. Additionally supports non-clinical education as needed.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Education and Training Program Oversight
Manages and delivers the regions education and training activities in accordance with defined strategic priorities for clinical service lines.
o Identifies and coordinates the education and training needs for the region under the direction of the Clinical Education Department leadership.
o Assists with the development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives under the direction of the Clinical Education Manager.
o Partner with regional ambulatory leadership committees councils and the Clinical Education Manager to identify and educate on new and emerging services.
o In partnership with Human Resources and regional leadership coordinates and facilitates clinical education for new employee orientation.
o Coordinates and maintains standardized internal education courses for clinical employees in partnership with other ambulatory departments.
Student Educational Experiences
Coordinates and communicates requests for student experiences in the ambulatory space in partnership with Talent Acquisition Compliance and Contracting per a standardized process which includes:
o Review all requests for student experience requests from approved educational institutions
o Validation that a current contract is in place with affiliate to support student request.
o Collaboration with education institutions to support educational placement requests
o Collaboration with leaders to identify appropriate staff for optimal learning experiences.
o Evaluation and reporting on student experiences to department and affiliate leadership
Subject Matter Expert
Expected Competency Proficiency
o Maintains knowledge of current and anticipated future of industry standards evidence based practice regulated training requirements and continuing education requirements
o Delivers competency based programs for clinical staff with a focus upon improvement of skills and retention of knowledge
o In coordination with Compliance and the Clinical Education Manager evaluates learning needs utilizing data and quality metrics to drive clinical outcomes and reduce risk.
o Serves as resource for onsite training of specific education
Additional Responsibilities
o Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues supervisors and UnityPoint Health leadership
o Engages in development and learning that advances skills and competencies of self and others
o Partners with regional affiliates to provide education on standardized use of clinical resources across UPH care continuum.
Qualifications
Education: BSN
Experience:
5 years in ambulatory nursing precepting or training experience
A Masters Degree in Nursing may be substituted for 2 years of required experience
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current professional license for the state in which the candidate works.
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
BLS Instructor within the first 12 months of hire and maintenance of training through annual sustainability activities.
Mandatory Reporter
Person Centered Care training within the first 12 months of hire and maintenance of training through annual sustainability activities.
Knowledge/Skills:
Accountability
Collaboration
Communication-written & verbal
Flexibility
People Focused
Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Microsoft Office
Motivation
Multicultural sensitivity
Planning and organizing skills
Problem-solving
Professionalism
Project management
Teamwork
Employment Type
Full-Time
