NURSE, CLINICAL EDUCATOR

LOCATION: Columbia, Missouri

ABOUT THE JOB

The Nurse, Clinical Educator will assess, plan, develop, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate training effectiveness for new and continuing organization-wide clinical education needs for MU Health Care. This position is responsible for enhancing staff development and training opportunities resulting in highly engaged and productive workforce.

SALARY RANGE $75,275 - $109,554

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Identify training needs based on current strategic organizational and departmental goals in collaboration with organizational leaders, Unit-based/Facility Educators, and other content experts.

Develop and design curriculum and program content based on identified and prioritized needs. Utilize innovative and best practices to create and update education programs/training materials to ensure programs/materials are current, relevant, meet stated objectives, and are compliant with regulatory and industry standards.

Manage the logistical and other technical aspects of program coordination. Deliver and participate in house-wide education and training activities for nurses/clinical staff (i.e. Clinical/Nursing orientation, AHA classes, regulatory training).

Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies to enhance nursing/clinical programs including but not limited to instructor-led, simulation, scenarios, role-playing, online training, and blended learning, in order to integrate concepts of adult learning into education.

Document the effectiveness of education programs through subjective evaluation of participants, as well as testing, clinical observation, competency, and participant feedback.

Continually self-evaluate knowledge and skills. Develop/pursue a professional development plan that includes ongoing education, research, networking, and review of evidence-based practice.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Three (3) years of clinical experience.

Bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Instructor for BLS, PAL, or ACLS.

Experience as a clinical educator or familiarity with adult learning concepts.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.