Clinical Educator - ED Trauma

Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare through education and professional development? As a Clinical Practice Educator (CPE), you will play a pivotal role in enhancing clinical excellence and improving patient outcomes across the organization.

In this dynamic position, you will:

• Lead onboarding and orientation programs that empower new staff with confidence and competence from day one.

• Assess clinical competencies and identify continuing education needs to ensure high standards of practice.

• Design and deliver innovative educational initiatives that foster professional growth and lifelong learning.

• Collaborate across disciplines to champion research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement projects.

• Promote a positive, engaging learning environment that inspires clinical excellence and supports career development.

• Work both independently and collaboratively with leadership teams, using sound judgment and seeking input when needed.

Annual Salary Range: $79,913.60 - $117,873.60

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.

• Prefer master’s degree in nursing.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible RN clinical practice or clinical instructor/educator experience that demonstrates a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certification/Licensure:

• Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, temporary AZ RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice.

• Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.

• Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association.

• BLS Instructor required within six months of hire.

• Requires ACLS provider certification within six months of hire.

• ACLS Instructor certification within 12 months of hire.

• Requires PALS provider certification within 12 months of hire.

• Prefer ATCN or TNCC certification.

• Prefer professional nursing certification such as Nurse Professional Development or clinical area specific (CEN).

• Additional life support instructors or other certifications may be required based on areas of responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to lead others, work autonomously and in group settings, and be highly motivated with a strong incentive to succeed.

• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adjust the schedule to meet organizational needs and manage time and stress effectively.

• Demonstrates effective problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills.

• Able to remain calm and customer-focused during stressful situations.

• Requires computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records, and knowledge of learning management systems.

• Requires ability to lead groups to achieve improvement outcomes and ability to handle multiple complex projects.

• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Role model for professional behavior and critical thinking.

• Requires ability to work with culturally diverse people.

• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

• Bilingual skills are preferred.