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　　Job Description Summary

　　The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for designing educationprograms and instructional materials relevant to professional clinicalpractice area of expertise. Coordinates courses and programs to meet theneeds of the clinical interdisciplinary rehabilitation staff (includingnurses, physicians, and therapists). Collaborates with management ofclinical programs to meet staff development needs and provide relevanteducational programs. Promotes professional growth and developmentthrough mentoring/training.

　　In conjunction with the Director, Nursing Education coordinates andimplements activities to ensure Magnet Recognition Program are met atwholly owned SRAlab sites. Ensures SRAlab continuing education programsmeet ANCC Commission on Continuing Education standards and maintainsSRAlab status as an approved provider of nursing continuing education.Ensures CPR training meets standards set by the American HeartAssociation.

　　The Clinical Nurse Educator will consistently demonstrate support of theShirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values bystriving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showingrespect and compassion for patients and their families, fellowemployees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in theinterest of the institute.

　　The Clinical Nurse Educator will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLabCore Attributes: Communication, Accountability,Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service andCore Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitmentto Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

　　Job Description

　　The Clinical Nurse Educator:

　　Coordinates and evaluates staff development programs (orientationand continuing education) to meet the needs of SRAlab clinical andnursing staff.Collaborates with clinical staff in planning and developingcontinuing education programs as well as orientation and ongoingrehabilitation nursing learning experiences.Coordinates the Student Affiliation Program, working with faculty atcolleges and universities, and nursing staff to secure studentclinical placements and promote rehabilitation nursing as a careeroption.Plans, coordinates, and evaluates interdisciplinary anddiscipline-specific competency skills training, defining themeasures, outcomes, and quality indicators for educationalactivities.Develops educational materials using a variety of print andelectronic formats to meet curriculum objectives.Assists the Director, Nursing Education to collect and disseminatenursing quality and outcome data required by external agencies(Magnet, the Joint Commission, NDNQI or State of Illinois)Ensures educational programs are in compliance with regulatoryagencies including the Joint Commission, American NursesCredentialing Center (ANCC), the Magnet Recognition Program,Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) andthe American Heart Association.Facilitates the professional growth and development of clinicalinstructors through mentoring/training to implement learningexperiences in a variety of setting and mediums.Oversees and develops proposals, reports and grant applications forfunding of educational programs and activities.Evaluates the practice environment in relation to existing evidenceand identifies opportunities for the generation or use of research.Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interestof the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.Reporting Relationships

　　Reports directly to the Director, Nursing Education and StaffDevelopmentKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

　　Level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of a bachelor\'sdegree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

　　Current State license for nursing practice.

　　Current CPR certification.

　　Minimum 3 years nursing experience with 2 years of experience ineducation.

　　Knowledge of rehabilitation practices, theories and skill in adulteducation teaching strategies and curriculum development.

　　Knowledge of educational strategies and experience in planning andimplementing education programs for rehabilitation personnel.

　　Ability to practice in accordance with professional practice standardsand the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.

　　Able to communicate with all levels of health care professionals, tomotivate, ins