Job Details
Job Location: Hospital Main Campus - Idaho Falls, ID
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: BLS Certification
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Health Care
Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for an Emergency Room Clinical Nurse Educator to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Emergency Room Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and resources for nursing staff in the emergency department. This role is essential in ensuring clinical excellence, patient safety, and adherence to evidence-based practices through ongoing education, training, and support. The Clinical Nurse Educator will collaborate with department leadership, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to maintain high standards of care while promoting professional growth and competency in emergency nursing.
BENEFITS:
Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
- Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Education and Training: Design, coordinate, and implement comprehensive educational programs for emergency room (ER) nurses and techs, including new employee orientation, ongoing clinical training, and specialized certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC).
- Clinical Competency: Assess the clinical competency of ER clinical staff and provide guidance and support for continued improvement. Develop strategies to address any identified skill gaps.
- Curriculum Development: Create and update educational materials, workshops, and in-service training to ensure nursing staff are equipped with the latest evidence-based practices, clinical protocols, and emergency care techniques.
- Clinical Practice Support: Provide on-the-floor support and mentorship to nursing staff during high-acuity or complex cases, ensuring quality patient care and adherence to established procedures and protocols. Assist in patient care.
- Collaboration: Work closely with leadership, physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement in patient care.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all education programs comply with hospital policies, accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission), and regulatory requirements.
- Performance Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evaluating outcomes related to nursing education, training, and clinical practice. Analyze data and trends to improve patient care and staff performance.
- Professional Development: Stay current with emerging trends in emergency nursing and healthcare education, and incorporate new knowledge and techniques into educational offerings.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of educational activities, certifications, and competencies for all nursing staff. Report on educational progress and outcomes to department leadership.
- Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of emergency nursing practice and clinical standards.
- Excellent presentation, teaching, and communication skills.
- Ability to assess and evaluate clinical skills and competencies.
- Proficiency in instructional design, curriculum development, and educational technology.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and in high-pressure environments.
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Working Conditions:
- This position is primarily based in the emergency department, with occasional work in classrooms or conference settings.
- May require some evenings and weekends to accommodate training sessions or orientation, educational needs.
- The role may involve exposure to stressful and high-acuity clinical situations, with the need to manage complex educational demands in a fast-paced environment.
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Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
- Visual acuity and manual dexterity sufficient for teaching and clinical demonstration.
ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW
Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.
Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Idaho. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in emergency nursing. At least 2 years of experience in nursing education, preceptorship, or clinical leadership in an emergency department setting preferred.
Equipment/Technology: Basic computer Knowledge.
Language/Communication: Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak English. Ability to communicate in a professional manner with patients, families, coworkers, physicians, and leadership
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers. Able to calculate correct doses by applying necessary formulas as needed.
Mental Capabilities: Ability to problem solve and handle stressful situations. Ability to think and act quickly. Ability to anticipate and prevent problems. Ability to multitask.
Interpersonal: Ability to work well with others. Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
Performance: Ability to work well in an interdisciplinary team environment as well as function independently to care for critically ill patients. Actively seeks new knowledge and strives to follow best practice and evidence-based guidelines.
