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Job Description

The Ambulatory Clinical Educator is responsible for collaborating across the Quality & Patient Safety teams, the outpatient practices, and the inpatient services to ensure an appropriate level of skill to maintain patient safety. The Clinical Educator provides training and support for clinical and non-clinical performance according to regulatory standards required by various regulatory bodies, such as State and Federal Rural Health programs.

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsible for all education needs in the ambulatory setting to include those skills of medical assistants, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and registered nurses (RNs).

Responsible for the onboarding of all new staff as well as the annual competency program in the ambulatory setting.

Responsible for the development of new trainings and quality assurance requirements.

Assists with survey readiness and onsite support during surveys, and the planning and presentations of educational activities which foster the development and maintenance of competencies in the employee.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.

Experience

2-3 years of experience in teaching medical assistants, LPNs, RNs, or other disciplines is required.

Certification & Licensure

Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Virginia and/or West Virginia is required.

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

Understands process improvement principles and oversees opportunities to improve care provided to patients in the ambulatory setting.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.