Job Summary

Develop, implement and evaluate education programs for CAMC training programs including, but not limited to, student clinical education experiential learning requirements and professional/patient-community education programs.

Under the supervision of the Director for “Integrated Health Education”, the Clinical Education Specialist will work closely with content experts, course/program leaders and IHE staff to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate healthcare and simulation-based education and events for the Integrated Health Education Department for the Institute for Academic Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate education programs for CAMC training programs including Medical Education, student learner, and professional and/or patient-community education programs.
• Responsible for CAMC professional and/or patient-community education. May include but is not limited to developing education for departments on all shifts, facilitation of grand rounds on disease specific educational topics, consultation for practice changes, and impromptu patient related education.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary problem solving utilizing a holistic systems approach and effectively implement the change process that has unit / organizational impact.
• Perform the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and development of educational programs / opportunities designed to improve the quality of health care delivery and patient education.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a program to educate faculty from local universities on clinical standards and practice at CAMC.
• Identify educational needs through formal and informal needs assessments and develop curriculum and content based upon those needs.
• Prepare program budgets and monitor expenditures throughout the planning and implementation phases. Prepare interim and final budget reports on activities. Provide ongoing input for budget planning of projects and for future project determination.
• Mentor and support Education Coordinators.
• Maintain positive relationships and communication with CAMC management, staff, and medical staff in program development and implementation focusing on quality improvement.
• Participate in CAMC and appropriate subcommittees and facilitate implementation of decisions/recommendations regarding educational opportunities and competencies.
• Collaborate and negotiate internal and external multi-disciplinary resources to develop and provide educational offerings.
• Explore and implement alternative methods of providing education (internet, computer software, etc.).
• Consult with staff in the continuum of care based upon national benchmark data.
• Provide a systematic method for communicating education offerings and programs throughout CAMC.
• Maintain department, institution and licensure (if applicable) required education. Document appropriately.
• Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
• Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities and research of the department and institution.
• Perform work in a cost-effective manner.

· Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and other clients and stakeholders to develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate healthcare and simulation-based education and events, learning objectives, case scenarios, program planning, evaluation tools and other needs of clinical departments and groups utilizing the IHE program.

· Collaborate with faculty and staff to conduct new faculty orientation (staff, students, nursing, all related healthcare providers) on principles of simulation/education, educational techniques, debrief, and other activities as appropriate. Develop and lead faculty development activities including courses, individual instruction, print and online resources as appropriate for advanced simulation techniques. Maintain documentation of completion of orientation and faculty development activities.

· Manage activities and provides support to learners and/or faculty in educational resource facility (classroom, task trainer room, simulation trainers, etc.)

· Designs and develops learning experiences that support faculty and learner education that aligns with strategic plan of IHE.

· Assure educational programs are following standards set forth by the appropriate accrediting bodies.

· Assist with set up and tear down of simulation scenarios and equipment.

· Creates and provides reports on activities to measure operational success and to assist in resource and strategic decision-making.

· Stays current and up to date by attending relevant training sessions/conferences, participating in related professional organizations, and researching emerging technology to improve operations and/or outcomes.

· Communicates and collaborates in a positive, professional manner with faculty and staff of the IHE, learners, community clients and stakeholders of the Simulation Center.

· Create, update and maintain shared electronic controlled documents, reference documents, program files, and paper and electronic document archives assessed by the Integrated Health Education department.

· Develop, implement and evaluate programs for CAMC training programs including Medical Education, student learner, and professional and/or patient-community education programs. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education 

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) Experience: 6 years related clinical experience Substitution: Master's degree in related field with 3 years related clinical experience or Associate's degree with 8 years of related clinical experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree and 6 years experience

Credentials 

• No Certification, Competency or License Required

Work Schedule: Days

Status:  Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Chesterfield Bldg 4-Center for Learning & Research

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Tamara B. Young tammy.young@vandaliahealth.org