The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) reports directly to the facility Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Additionally, theAVP of Nursing Education and Professional Practice and the System Chief Nursing Officer provides guidance tothe CNE, who functions in the roles of Educator, Facilitator, Consultant, Change Agent, and Leader. The CNEparticipates in the development of standardized facility educational initiatives as well as initiatives across theAppalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) organization. The CNE plays a vital role in leading change, in pursuit ofimproved nursing practice and professional development. The Clinical Nurse Educator promotes a positive imageand maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers. The Clinical Nurse Educator may berequired to travel to other ARH facilities to provide education, under the direction of the facility CNO, AVP ofNursing Education and Professional Practice, and/or System Chief Nursing Officer.
Travel Required
Conducts educational needs assessments using a variety of methods/tools.
Incorporates principles of adult learning in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educationalprograms, creating a climate with supports learning across the organization.
Coordinates and facilitates nursing orientation and competency evaluation of new staff to the organization, andwell as training/education for new equipment and new/revised clinical care policies and protocols.
Develops and delivers evidence-based educational programs and offerings.
Utilizes best practices in educational content delivery.
Collaborates with Community Chief Nursing officer, local nursing leadership and other disciplines to create arobust educational environment while fostering teambuilding and leadership development.
Provides point of care assistance and support to assist nursing staff with clinical skills development and criticalthinking.
Evaluates effectiveness of educational programs utilizing best practices.
Utilizes a variety of evidence-based instructional techniques.
Adjusts educational content and teaching strategies based on appropriate learner needs, utilizing various mediaand formats.
Collaborates with and supports all ARH facilities in developing and delivering educational programs asdetermined by the facility CNO and/or AVP Nursing Education and Professional Practice.
Assumes ownership and responsibility in attaining, developing, and maintaining educational and instructionalexpertise.
Facilitates centralized nursing orientation.
Oversees the onboarding of student nurses and clinical faculty to assure adherence to ARH and regulatoryguidelines.
Oversees, in collaboration with Nursing Leadership, Human Resources, and applicable Schools of Nursing,
compliance with the Nurse Extern Program.
Responds to changes in nursing practice and develops programs to support these changes.
Ensures that educational programs are congruent with organizational missions, values, and goals.
Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles/responsibilities.
Interprets and communicates across multiple disciplines.
Promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
Serves as a role mode to promote education, professionalism, excellence, and safety.
Role models and promotes the concept of life-long learning.
Leads committees, work groups, and/or projects related to the implementation of educational activities.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Education (experience can be substituted for education)Bachelor's Degree BSN Required or have plan to obtain within 2 years RequiredMaster's Degree Nursing or Education Preferred
Work Experience (education can be substituted for experience)1-3 years 3 years of nursing experience. Required4-6 years 5 years of nursing experience preferred. Preferred1-3 years Minimum of 1 year nursing education experience required *Three (3) or more preferred
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBLS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.ACLS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.PALS Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.De-Escalation Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.TNCC Instructor designation with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.Other Instructor designations as needed with minimal requirement of teaching two courses annually.*To facilitate the professional competence and confidence of the Clinical Nurse Educator, CNO and/or the AVP of NursingEducation and Professional Practice may assign mandatory professional development activities, workshops and educationalofferings."
Licenses and CertificationsCurrent licensure to practice nursing in thestate of KY or WV dependent on state ofresidencyRequired• Professional Certification Required or plan toobtain within 2 years of employment.• BLS required upon hire.• ACLS required within 6 months ofemployment.• PALS required within 6 months ofemployment.• TNCC required within 1 year.• De-escalation training (ARH adopted)required within 6 months.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
