Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The focus of the Regional Clinical Educator is to provide oversight of the clinical staff of all ground ambulances associated with MercyOne to deliver safe, evidence-based care. The Regional Clinical Educator will provide critical care knowledge and skills to lead the clinical staff of the program. The Regional Clinical Educator will be a clinical leader for all regional team locations. The Regional Clinical Educator will be an active participant in MercyOne’s outreach program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the quality assurance program.
• Oversight of all clinical staff for the ground ambulance programs across the state.
• Coordinates with the local base Educators on formal education for the Emergency Transport Services Division based on industry trends and evaluation of quality data.
• Participates with the Director, Manager’s and Educators in the hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating of all staff. 
• Works with the local base leadership to facilitate the on-boarding process of new employees.
• Responsible for the clinical advancement of the program
• Coordinates with the base Educator to assesses and evaluates the performance of the clinical staff of all regions.
• Serves as a clinical resource and a preceptor for all clinical staff.
• Coordinates with Medical Directors to review, write, and edit Patient Care Guidelines and Policy and Procedures based on evidence-based material.
• Direct oversight of all research projects.
• Primary point of contact for accreditation standards and surveys.
• Other duties as assigned by the Division leadership.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Adult Transport- A minimum of four years of registered nursing experience in critical care or emergency department or four years previous Critical Care Paramedic transport experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Emergency Management
• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Experience in public speaking and education/training preferred.

At time of hire with Mercy One must have and maintain:

• Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Iowa.
• Certified Iowa or Nationally Registered Paramedic (NREMT)
• Critical Care Endorsement (CCP)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Advanced Certification (FP-C, CCP-C or CFRN) (preferred)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) (Preferred)
• Instructor certification preferred.

Obtain within 3 months of hire with Mercy One and maintain:

• Successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served.

Obtain within 6 months of hire with Mercy One and maintain:

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.