ED CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR- EMERGENCY SERVICE (FT Days)

The Emergency Clinical Nurse Educator at Riverside Medical Center is responsible for enhancing the clinical competency and professional development of nursing staff within the Emergency Department. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs that promote best practices in emergency care and ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered services. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within the professional scope/duties/licensure. 

Essential Duties

•   Develop and implement comprehensive educational programs for nursing staff, including orientation, continuing education, and competency
  assessments.
•   Assess the learning needs of nursing personnel and tailor educational initiatives to meet those needs.
•   Collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure alignment of educational programs with departmental goals and evidence-based practices.
•   Facilitate hands-on training sessions, simulations, and workshops to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
•   Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs, utilizing feedback to make continuous improvements.
•   Stay current with advancements in emergency nursing practices and integrate new knowledge into training materials.
•   Serve as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance and support on clinical issues and educational resources.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.  Our Total Rewards package includes:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of emergency nursing experience

Preferred Experience:

• Education Experience

Required Licensure/Education

• BSN degree
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• TNCC or TNS within 18 months
• ENPC within 24 months
• ECRN within the 24 months. Only ECRN's can answer the EMS communication radio.
• Mental Health First Aid or Crisis Prevention Institute Certified (CPI) within first year of hire
• PALS within the first year
• ACLS within the first year

Preferred Education

• MSN 
• Specialty certification

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets 
• Video Display Terminals: Average 
• Blood and Body Fluids: Diagnostic composite of patients, frequent contact with intravenous devices, and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, stool, vomitus) and administration of blood does create a high risk. use of needleless IV system, universal precautions and protective equipment minimize risk. 
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Patient diagnostic presentations do pose high risk; however usage of protective wear and universal precautions reduces risk. 

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): 

• Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/MDs. 
• Vision: Ability to read reports, memos, literature, ability to read machines. 
• Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety. 
• Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, hear patient verbalizations, telephone communication, listening to patient/employee concerns. 
• Touch: Necessary to write, computer entry, filing. 

Activity/Lifting Requirements: 

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to: 

• Sit: 10% 
• Twist: 4% 
• Stand: 40% 
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 25%
• Kneel: 1%
• Lift: 10%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 1%
• Climb: 1%
• Bend: 30%
• Reach above shoulders: 3%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
• Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
• Over 100 lbs: Not Required 

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment. Lifting equipment - carry 25'- 150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays). Carry charts 25'-150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs. Carry fire extinguishers up or down 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 30
• Twist: 15
• Stand: 60
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 10
• Kneel: 0
• Lift: 5
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 2
• Climb: 1
• Bend: 15
• Reach above shoulders: 2

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 5lbs
• Pushing & pulling - 50-200 lbs: Occasionally 
• Fine Manipulation: Typing in computer, omnicell, using pens to chart, drawing up meds in syringe and administration, starting IV's.

Leg Strength - up to 50 lbs: Occasionally-

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: utilized in positioning beds during transport; x-ray, surgery or in an emergency situation from floor to floor, locking beds or cardiac chairs.)

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):

• Inside hours: 6-12
• Outside hours : 0
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Average
• Humidity: Dry
• Atmosphere: Odors

Special Hazards: Radiation, Chemical, Explosive - Chemical-drugs; Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy. 

Protective Clothing Required: As required for chemotherapy or in cases of isolation, i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles.