Salary range: $103,417.60 - $155,126.40 per year. Full-time & eligible for benefits.
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: RN Educator, Critical Access Hospitals (CAH)
REPORTS TO POSITION: Chief Nursing Officer, CAH
DEPARTMENT: Patient Care Support
DATE LAST REVIEWED: March 2025
OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Patient Care Services Department provides exceptional care to patients through a team of highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals. The department encompasses a wide range of services, including acute care, emergency care, pediatrics, and specialized nursing services. Our mission is to deliver patient-centered care that meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN Educator promotes nursing and allied health professional development and clinical practice scope guidance and competency through a matrix of roles including: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, educator, advocate, consultant, and researcher to support the organization in the protection of the public, provision of quality care and creation of a healthy work environment. The RN Educator engages in the following standards of professional practice to succeed in the above roles as described: assessment of practice/knowledge gaps, identification of learning needs, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
The RN Educator utilizes evidence-based practices and research to develop timely learning and professional growth opportunities for clinical caregivers. This position collaborates with clinical and administrative leadership, as well as Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, Safety, Quality, and staff to identify areas of need as it relates to clinical practice and professional development.
In addition, this position serves as a role model of professional practice and behavior and is instrumental in creating a professional practice climate within the organization to meet the needs of the health care system mission, vision and values.
This position does not directly manage other caregivers; however, may be asked to review and provide feedback on the work of other caregivers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Partners with the Clinical Practice and Professional Development team to ensure evidence-based education for clinical practice is maintained by providing education on quality initiatives, strategic initiative, and compliance needs.
Partners with campus nurse leaders in caregiver education, which may include monitoring, mentoring, or facilitating education to align with the mission, vision, and values.
Conducts systematic and ongoing learning needs assessments of individuals and/or groups using a variety of techniques and sources.
Identifies educational objectives based on assessment data, quality improvement and regulatory/accrediting bodies’ requirements.
Develops educational programs for nurses and allied health caregivers at all stages of their career development that are culturally sensitive, age appropriate, and family centered after a complete review, validation and prioritization of needs and within available budget, staff and other resources.
Plans, prepares, and maintains materials for use in educational programs for accuracy and relevance to the target audience.
Teaches content as needed and/or assigned within informal settings with a focus upon improvement of skills and retention of knowledge using appropriate strategies, technologies and adult learning principles.
Ensures that educational activities are implemented professionally and timely, adjusts content and teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, and documents teaching/learning process and outcomes in accordance with standards.
Conducts evaluations of assigned educational programs to determine if the purpose and objectives have been achieved and to identify areas for improvement in course design, content, and delivery.
Supports principles of continuous improvement by acting as a change agent with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion for Daily Management Systems such as: seeking perfection, curiosity, humble inquiry, process at the source and standard work. Leads and coaches all levels of leadership on visual management and countermeasures.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Internal candidates may meet the Bachelor’s degree requirement with verification of a Bachelor’s degree in progress with an expected completion date within 24 months of the promotion date; progress will be reported periodically to the site CNO.
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Nursing, or RN and Master’s degree in data analytics, public health or related field.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Required: Current Oregon RN license. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Valid Oregon driver’s license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
Preferred: Lean, CQE, CPHQ, or other industry-recognized quality certification.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Four (4) years of progressively responsible acute care nursing experience.
Preferred: Two years (2) as a Nurse Educator at unit or hospital system level. Experience with various teaching methodologies, accrediting bodies for nursing excellence (ANCC), shared governance, clinical professional advancement systems strongly preferred. Program management experience.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, standing, walking, lifting 1-10 pounds, keyboard operation.
Occasionally (25%): Bending, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing.
Rarely (10%): Stooping/kneeling/crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 11-25 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle.
Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, ability to hear whispered speech level.
Exposure to Elemental Factors
Never (0%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
No Risk for Exposure to BBP
Schedule Weekly Hours:
40
Caregiver Type:
Regular
Shift:
Variable (United States of America)
Is Exempt Position?
Yes
Job Family:
NON CONTRACT RN
Scheduled Days of the Week:
Monday-Friday
Shift Start & End Time:
8-5
