Clinical Educator, Transitional Care Unit, Full time, Days

The Clinical Educator is responsible for the development of the plan of education for the Transitional Care Unit (TCU).  The Clinical Educator works with the Clinical Director to orient, educate, and train the TCU staff in accordance with standards, regulations, and best practice, using a variety of teaching methods. Assists new and current staff in developing role clarity, professional role confidence, and proficiency. Operates as a change agent in the practice and learning environment and assists with staff and unit development. 

This role meets the regulatory requirements of the Director of Staff Development/DSD.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 35 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Proficient communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge required to understand, guide, and support educational system processes
• Clinical competence
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate educational programs and processes
• Detail-oriented and able to operate independently
• Proficient in delivering effective and dynamic education to patients and staff
• Ability to assess patient/staff learning needs and recommend programs to meet those needs
• Works independently and as part of a team
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and objectives
• Ability to demonstrate teaching/learning strategies
• Principles of patient/family teaching.

Required Experience

Required:

• Active California RN license
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• BSN or currently enrolled in BSN program
• Two years’ clinical experience in an acute care or post-acute care facility
• Director of Staff Development certification (DSD) with 6 months of hire
• Must obtain LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment (PHGSH Only)

Preferred:

• MSN Degree
• Prior experience in long-term care setting
• Knowledge of Title XXII and Medicare regulations
• Knowledge/experience in adult teaching methods.