The Clinical Education Coordinator develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs that support clinical excellence, staff competency, regulatory compliance, and professional development within the healthcare organization. This role collaborates with clinical leadership, educators, and healthcare professionals to ensure effective onboarding, continuing education, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, coordinate, and deliver clinical education and training programs for healthcare staff.
- Assess learning needs and develop educational materials, presentations, and competency tools.
- Coordinate orientation and onboarding programs for new clinical employees.
- Monitor staff competency validation and maintain training records.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with department leaders to identify educational gaps and performance improvement opportunities.
- Support continuing education initiatives, certifications, and professional development activities.
- Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance outcomes.
- Stay current with evidence-based practices, healthcare regulations, and clinical trends.
- Facilitate workshops, simulations, and in-service training sessions.
- Assist with clinical policy development and implementation.
- Serve as a resource and mentor for clinical staff and students.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred (Open to RN and LPN as well)
- Current professional clinical license/certification (e.g., RN, LPN) as applicable.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience.
- Previous experience in staff education, training, or clinical instruction preferred.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and clinical competency standards.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with learning management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Skills & Competencies
- Leadership and team collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Training facilitation
- Clinical knowledge and judgment
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Data tracking and reporting
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
Work Environment
- Long-Term Care Home
- May require occasional evening or weekend training sessions
- Combination of office, classroom, and clinical environments
