Job Description

CLINICAL TEACHER / NURSE EDUCATOR – EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Who We Are:

The Emergency Department of SNHMC provides culturally competent care to the diverse population of Southern New Hampshire with a 30-bed, critical care unit. In addition to supporting the community as a Level III Trauma Center, and Primary Accredited Stroke Facility, the ED has taken proactive steps to provide safe care to our psychiatric population through the implementation of a 6-bed secured intradepartmental unit. With increased patient volumes and higher acuity, the ED is prepared to accommodate additional patients through utilization of hallway beds and a triage fast-track area. We support and take pride in providing numerous educational opportunities for our staff to pursue board certifications and higher education in addition to the advanced technical skills they provide, such as ultrasound guided IV placement and arterial IV line management. Our robust staff of nurses, paramedics, LNAs and Health Unit Coordinators work 12-hour shifts around the clock to provide a continuous higher level of care to our community

About the Job:

In collaboration with the Unit Director and Manager and as a member of the nursing leadership team, the Clinical Teacher identifies the educational needs for the staff on assigned unit and implements and evaluates educational strategies designed to meet those needs. The Clinical Teacher serves as a clinical expert to staff to facilitate the provision of patient-centered, evidence-based care to the population served. As a transformational leader, the teacher serves as a clinical role model, facilitates change and promotes an environment of teamwork and collaboration. The Clinical Teacher works in collaboration with the Clinical Development Department.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate the unit-based orientation process and monitor the progress of new hires throughout the orientation period.
• Facilitate unit-based preceptor development.
• Assess needs and design, coordinate/implement, and evaluate educational activities to maintain and advance clinical staff competency.
• Review and revise unit-specific competencies in collaboration with unit leadership and the Clinical Development Department.
• Maintain professional skill and knowledge through practice and education.
• Develop and augment knowledge and skills related to teaching and learning practices.
• Coach and mentor staff to enhance care delivery skills to foster safe, quality care.
• Serve as an advisor to the Unit Based Practice Committee.
• Assure compliance of area-specific educational requirements.
• Maintain documentation of annual required education.
• Contribute to staff annual performance appraisals.
• Partner with the Clinical Development staff to deliver specific education or in-service programs.
• Collaborate with peers to promote unit, departmental and organizational goals.

Who You Are:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (BSN required)
• Registered Nurse, licensed in the state of NH
• Minimum of two (2) years progressive clinical experience in Emergency Department required, teaching/learning strategies
• Ability to achieve the following competencies:
  • Within 90 days: Unit-based competencies, Assessment and evaluation strategies, Class development, Use of teaching technologies, Delivery of constructive feedback, Timely recordkeeping

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 4-time Magnet designated hospital
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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