Clinical Educator

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Job Summary
Accountable for the planning and implementation of orientation and clinical education for staff in collaboration with patient care leadership to ensure competent nursing care for children and families. Responsible for collaborating with peers, pediatric nurses, and patient care leadership to develop and implement standards of practice and projects to educate staff and support the mission and vision. Participates as an active member of councils and committees within The Professional Practice Model assuring high quality learning experiences and effective relationships with staff.

Flexibility with the work schedule is required for this position due to the responsibilities to support 24/7 operations. This position requires 0.3 of the FTE as direct care time. These hours will likely be needed during the night shift (7PM-7:30AM). These needs will be dependent on the level of experience within the team, vacancy associated with the shifts, and patient care demands which are variable.

Essential Functions

• Maintains clinical competencies.
• Uses expert clinical knowledge to anticipate, assess, develop and implement education and resources for patient care staff.
• Understands essential components of policies and procedures. Contributes clinical expertise and participates as an active member of the leadership team.
• Shares accountability for identifying orientation needs to meet initial and ongoing competencies with staff, preceptors and leadership.
• Mentors and coaches nursing staff in developing and enhancing critical thinking and decision-making skills in the process of implementing education. Provides input for employee introductory reviews through the onboarding and training process.
• Evaluates and maintains the formal system of orientation in collaboration with leadership to plan, develop, implement and evaluate orientation and staff development programs.
• Responsible for collaborating with peers, pediatric nurses, and Patient Care Director to develop and implement standards of practice and projects designed to support and educate pediatric nurses.
• Participates as a member of the unit-based practice council and other house wide councils/committees.
• Applies adult learning principles to training staff and in the development and review of learning tools.
• Fox Valley campus only: Acts as the clinical resource on-call for the Fox Valley campus on a rotating basis.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Master's Degree preferred

Experience

• 2+ years Must have knowledge and skills of professional practice in nursing acquired through experience as a practicing registered nurse required
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred
• 2+ years of experience including clinical nursing practice and education preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires independent judgment to develop, implement, and evaluate nursing experiences in the care of children and families.
• Interpersonal and system-thinking skills required for collaborating across practice and educational contexts.
• Requires effective and collaborative communication skills for discussing sensitive issues with leadership, physicians, and staff.
• Requires effective skills in assessing performance and providing constructive feedback.

Licenses and Certifications

• License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin required
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

Patient Care Responsibility

• Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

Required for All Jobs

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.
• Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin