Clinical Educator and Infection Preventionist

About the role

• Creates a learning environment based on evidence-based practice using a variety of teaching strategies appropriate for the adult learner.
• Teaches clinical skills to RNs, CNAs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
• Ability to build professional development plans for and with learners to develop their skills and assist in advancing their professional practice.
• Supports clinical leaders in the development of action plans and performance improvement plans (PIPs) to ensure best practices.
• Provide constructive, and thoughtful feedback to learners.
• Supports the development and implementation of clinical programs, initiatives, standards, and policies.
• Designs, assesses, and evaluates the effectiveness of educational programs and outcomes.
• Collaborates with community and clinical partners to support educational goals.
• Functions as a change agent and leader who advocates for nursing and nursing education and participates in interdisciplinary efforts to address health care and educational needs within the facility, community, and system.
• Serves as community Infection Preventionist.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience within the past 5 years in a long-term care or acute care setting, gerontology preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical teaching experience within the past 5 years.

Education

• Registered Nurse; licensed in the State of Pennsylvania.
• BSN required; MSN preferred. Experience may be substituted instead of education.
• ANCC Certification in Gerontological Nursing and/or Nursing Education preferred.
• Completion of coursework in adult education preferred.
• Certification in Infection Prevention & Control preferred.

Additional Information: Benefits

Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.