Clinical Educator – Midwest Region

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Assess clinical compliance and quality in all areas of clinical operations.

• Manage and coordinate local orientation and ongoing continuing education for clinical team members in the designated region.

• Create and support scenario and clinical content for new hires and returning clinical staff.

• Mentor clinicians who are undergoing clinical education plans.

• Organize activities to obtain and uphold accreditation and reaccreditation.

• Engage in air medical research.

• Facilitate new employee orientation, including scheduling and base assignments.

• Provide leadership and mentoring to orientees and preceptors, incorporating area-specific training on local protocols and procedures.

• Collaborate with RCEM and RCD regarding the clinical preceptorship of new employees.

• Maintain educational resources for flight crews to enhance clinical quality.

• Instruct and assess clinical competency within simulation labs, invasive labs, and other learning technology programs.

• Spearhead content development and continuing education related to accreditation, regulation, and credentialing compliance.

• Support management decisions that influence clinical practice and develop educational programs for new and evolving care initiatives.

• Assist in formulating policies and procedures aimed at ensuring clinical quality.

• Design simulation and learning technology scenarios to elevate clinical competency.

• Evaluate team performance using objective, evidence-based assessment tools and statistical analysis.

• Assess regional educational needs, covering didactic, clinical, certification, specialty equipment, and training requirements.

• Lead annual competency training, protocol evaluations, and initial training for new equipment and procedures.

• Aid in updating medical standards and guidelines.

• Contribute to region-specific guidance for the Training Blueprint.

• Participate in committees and workgroups to influence patient care improvements.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); along with five or more years of relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of four years of prior flight experience.

• At least two years of experience in education or instruction.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of collaboration across all levels.

• Capable of multitasking effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects while maintaining strong attention to detail.

• Experience in high-fidelity simulation is preferred.

• Subject matter expertise in one or more areas such as ventilation, airway management, mechanical circulatory devices, resuscitation, high-risk obstetrics, pediatrics, or neonatal management.

• Willingness to participate in and rotate as administrator on call for specialty equipment and high-risk patient populations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Familiarity with Smartsheet or other software as a service (SaaS).

• Current Flight Nurse or Flight Paramedic Specialty certification compliant with CAMTS standards.

• CFRN or FP-C certification is required.

• At least one current instructor card, such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, PHTLS, ITLS, TNCC, or TNATC.

• Must achieve instructor status for all AHA-required courses (BLS, ACLS, PALS) within three months of hire.

🏝️ Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits (details available on the employer’s benefits page).

• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable workplace accommodations.