Clinical Educator (Pediatric Critical Care Exp. ...

Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC013095 3C Intermediate Care Summary: 3C Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) Full Time Additional Information: The Clinical Educator is a registered nurse who partners with a Professional Development Specialist in providing education and training to staff in the assigned area(s). The primary role responsibilities include education and training in orientation of new staff, ongoing professional development, and competency. The Clinical Educator collaborates with departmental leadership and staff to ensure the delivery of high quality patient and family centered care. Required Education: Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor's Degree Nursing, Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent or Nursing Diploma Recommended Education: Master's Degree Required Work Experience: Related Field - 3 years of experience Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Certification specific to patient population - within 6 months, Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State Recommended Certifications: Description 1. Assesses learner characteristics including learning styles and learning needs for program development. 2. Provides consultation, guidance and support to leadership, preceptors and orientees, and collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate orientee transition to practice. 3. Provides just in time training as educational needs arise. 4. Develops, implements and evaluates staff competencies. 5. Functions as both teacher and facilitator. 6. Restructures education plan based on evaluation plan for program and projects. 7. Uses organizational strategic plan and goals to determine educational priorities. 8. Plans and implements programs and projects using innovation and creativity. 9. Practices cost effective use of resources and makes recommendations for improved utilization. 10. Collaborates with other educators, leadership and staff to develop, implement and/or evaluation organizational and departmental orientation programs, annual departmental education plans as determined by needs assessment. 11. Utilizes performance improvement to evaluate the effectiveness of educational approaches in achieving staff competency and patient outcomes. 12. Integrates scope and standards of nationally recognized guidelines into clinical practice. 13. Performs other duties as assigned. Arkansas Childrenu2019s ( is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Childrenu2019s is driven by four core valuesu2014safety, teamwork, compassion and excellenceu2014which inform every action. Arkansas Childrenu2019s Hospital has received Magnet Status ( from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report ( for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Childrenu2019s has met the unique needs of children. But weu2019re more than just a hospital treating sick kidsu2014our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Childrenu2019s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the stateu2019s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Childrenu2019s Northwest ( provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. _u201cArkansas Childrenu2019s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at childrenu2019s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.u201d_ Michael u2013 Business Operations Manager u201cArkansas Childrenu2019s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.u201d Linda u2013 Information Systems Analyst u201cWe are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.u201d Angela u2013 Parking and Fleet Coordinator u201cCare, love, and hope for childrenu201d Kathy u2013 Administrative Assistant u201cWhen I think of my time here at Arkansas Childrenu2019s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of lifeu201d Nick u2013 Supply AssistantArkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Created: 2025-12-17