Job Description
Guthrie Entity
Robert Packer Hospital
Shift
Days
40 hours/week
Pay Grade
RPH/N10
License
Registered Nurse - PA
FLSA Status
Exempt
Main Function
The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical education processes in defined specialty areas. Adult learning theories are utilized when formulating and implementing educational programs/activities for staff, clients, and the community. The Clinical Nurse Educator acts as a consultant and change agent in the development of standards of care for clinical practice; utilizes and applies change theory in matters related to clinical practice; applies interpersonal skills and fosters communication when interacting with staff, patients, and other members of the healthcare organization. The Clinical Nurse Educator is self-directed in maintaining clinical competencies; pursues continued excellence in clinical practice; is self-motivated in identifying own strengths and limitations; and seeks to improve areas of weakness. The Clinical Nurse Educator is not administratively responsible for the supervision of other people, but works collaboratively with Nursing Managers to assure that standards of clinical practice are met.
Education
The Clinical Nurse Educator must have a BSN and current licensure by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Registered Professional Nurse. The Clinical Nurse Educator must have a master's degree in nursing from an accredited program or be currently enrolled in a program leading to an MSN within 1 year of employment, and must complete this degree within 3 years of hire. They must also be certified in Nursing Professional Development, preferred, or an area of clinical specialty, as soon as eligible
Experience
A minimum of three years clinical experience and demonstrated abilities in teaching, leadership skills, and clinical nursing practice.
Employment Value Proposition
How To Apply
Guthrie is an equal opportunity employer. To apply for a position at Guthrie please visit www.guthrie.org/careers
