Clinical Nurse Educator II

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description :

Educator-KDOH Clinical (RN)

First Name

xxxxx

Middle Initial/Name

xxxxx

Last Name

xxxxx

Job Code

3X036N

Position Name

Educator-KDOH Clinical (RN)

Cost Center

85610

Department Name

Org Development & Culture

Facility Name

King's Daughters Medical Ctr

Leader Name

xxxxx

Employee Number

xxxxx

UK KING'S DAUGHTERS PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Evaluation of job performance of below job description is based on observation of work performed, customer feedback and team member discussion

PERFORMANCE RATING DEFINITIONS

Role Model – Exemplifies performance in every aspect of position. Holds others accountable to high performance standards and leads team efforts to improve.

Exceeds Expectations - Consistently performs beyond expectations. Demonstrates outstanding skill, knowledge and initiative. Truly outstanding contributions to the organization within the scope of the position.

Meets Expectations – Performance consistently meets expectations in area of responsibility. Consistently achieves objectives. A solid performer.

Meets Some Expectation s - Novice performance and needs improvement.

Below Expectations – Performance clearly fails to meet requirements. Serious performance deficiencies exist. Significant, immediate and sustained improvement required.

ICARE CORE VALUES

Innovation: We embrace creativity and forward-thinking to continuously improve our services and adapt to the evolving needs of our patients and visitors. By leveraging the latest technologies, experiential learning, and research, we aim to deliver world-class care and solutions.

Compassion: We are committed to treating every individual with empathy and kindness. Our compassionate approach ensures that we address the holistic needs of our patients, their family/friends and team members, creating a supportive and nurturing community.

Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and decisions, striving to meet the highest standards of care, service, and healing. Accountability drives our commitment to transparency, reliability, and continuous improvement in all aspects of our organization.

Respect: We honor the dignity and rights of each person we interact with, including patients, families, and team. Respect guides our interactions, fostering a team culture where everyone feels valued and heard.

Excellence: We are dedicated to achieving and maintaining the highest standards of quality in every facet of our work. Excellence is our benchmark for success, driving us to deliver exceptional care and services through collaboration, zero harm, and continuous learning

JOB SUMMARY

The Educator- KDOH Clinical (RN) will be a hybrid location-based role. This role will split time in Portsmouth, OH as the facility educator for all units as well as the assist the Organization and Development department with new team member orientation and learning management systems. The Educator-KDOH Clinical (RN) assesses learning needs, develops, teaches and evaluates completion of education programs, mandatory validations and competencies of the bedside clinical staff. The Educator- KDOH Clinical (RN) supports the development of the bedside nurse, fostering knowledge to achieve high quality outcomes through the delivery of evidence-based nursing practice, as well as provides educational support. In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Leader and the Quality Team Members, the Educator works to identify educational opportunities to improve overall quality of care. The Educator-KDOH Clinical (RN) is responsible for the creation, maintenance and tracking of the learning management system at King's Daughters. This position also facilitates New Team Member Orientation.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinates the clinical orientation of new hires and assures competency validations are completed within the first 90 days. Serves as mentor to new Team Members; assessing adequacy of orientation and training to promote the success and retention of the Team Member.

Overall performance of below indicated essential job duties:

Guides new team member skill development and facilitates integration in the department.

Prepares short and long term training programs to address identified needs of the team. Develops and delivers training and development programs. Consults with leaders to coordinate such training to avoid duplication of services.

Holds team members accountable in care delivery and provides coaching when necessary. Provides feedback to Clinical Nurse Leader regarding performance for recognition and coaching opportunities.

Facilitates accurate and timely documentation practices, including proficient use of electronic health record functionality.

Collaborates with nursing leadership in development of core and annual competencies for clinical team members; designs and offers competency validation processes.

Assists in maintenance of standard of excellence necessary to meet or exceed the accreditation and certification requirements and all applicable state and federal requirements.

Must maintain competencies as a bedside nurse and function in that role as necessary.

EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirement:

· Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) with expressed interest in and actively seeking BSN. Must obtain within the first 2 years in this role.

· Maintains active RN license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and state of Ohio.

· Two or more years of applicable practice in the field or equivalent experience.

· Achieves and maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

· Achieves and maintains other certifications within 90 days of start as required by department(s) supported:

o Adult Patient Care Units- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

§ Neuroscience Care Center: NIH Stroke Scale certification

o Intensive Care Unit/CVICU- ACLS and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), NIH Stroke Scale certification.

o Emergency Department- ACLS and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS; TNCC or BTLS (one time only), and Hazmat Operations Level.

o Women and Children’s Health- ACLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), PALS.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint and familiarity with Access and Excel.

· Experience with learning management systems.

Preferred qualifications:

· Bachelors Degree or Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Constantly works near moving mechanical parts

Constantly exposed to blood and/or body fluids and infection.

Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals

Occasionally exposed to risk of radiation

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting).

Frequently required to walk and move about.

Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.

Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.

Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.

Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.

Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds.

Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Occasionally required to position self in order to meet patient needs.

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Commits to the service of others by attending a class or progra