Clinical Trainer
17 days ago
El Segundo
The Clinical Trainer is responsible for maintaining and developing the following key performance areas: clinical practice, education and research, quality improvement, and management, professional practice, and development. Major Duties & Responsibilities • Educates clinical team members, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful caregivers within their scope of practice., • Initiates clinical skills development programs. Monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters., • Assists in developing clinical policies and procedures as it relates to evidence-based patient care, incorporating evidence-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a clinical resource for management to ensure quality patient care., • Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; continuous improvement of workplace safety and environment practices, • Educates clinical team members in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff., • Conducts evaluations of clinical team members through periodic audits and inspections to ensure adherence to policies and procedures., • Works collaboratively with clinic managers to identify clinical knowledge deficiencies and conducts remedial and refresher training of clinical team members and clinic managers as needed., • Reports knowledge or skills deficits observed by clinical team members which could potentially or actually lead to negative patient outcomes or compromise safety immediately to clinic managers., • Provides Clinic Managers, Director of Operations Training, and Chief Medical Officer constructive suggestions for clinical improvement., • Monitors clinical skill performance, documentation, and professional communication by clinical staff, • Works collaboratively with Regional Lab assistant to ensure proper maintenance of all laboratory equipment, proper documentation of QCs for all in-house lab tests, and the maintenance of Lab binders., • Performs monthly equipment checklist and emails to CM, COO, and Director of Operations Training., • Support CM by scheduling/identifying if annual maintenance is due, • Maintains Clinic Binders: RN/LVN only, • O2 monthly logs/room check logs filed in the binder and new logs placed, • Narcotic Log, • Checks monthly that quantity & Lots #'s match the actual inventory log, • Reports discrepancies immediately to Clinical Operations and Director of Operations Training, • Maintains 222 Inventory & log with Center Manager, • Maintains controlled substance inventory, • Medic Room Maintenance, • Medication and vaccine refrigerator, • Maintain manufacturer guidelines for ice wall buildup, • Maintain appropriate medication storage, including lookalike/soundalike, • In-house med/E-dispense formulary, • Current formulary poster per protocol, • Maintain expiring medication log in Med room, • Check Monthly Flu Vaccine inventory performed, and inventory count entered into Smartsheet., • Reconcile in House e-dispense pharmacy medications, • Check monthly that quantity & lot #'s match actual inventory and inline e-dispense inventory., • Check for expiring medication, • Crash Cart Monthly Maintenance, • Check medications & supplies for expiration, label accordingly, • Maintain equipment & Medication list in Exer Medical drive, • Cardiac Monitor function, confirm electrodes stickers expirations, lead integrity, BP cuff accuracy, BP cuff set (adult, child-size), confirm backstock printer paper available, • AED function (confirm backstock batteries, pediatric & backup adult pads), • Suction Machine function confirms backstock replacement supplies., • Performs any other task reasonably requested to help company meet its goals including:, • Meetings, • Disseminate information to clinical staff, • Create a cost-conscious culture, • Coordinate with other Exer Urgent Care Clinics regarding multiple bottle medication orders, expiring supplies, etc. to avoid wasting., • Encourage providers to use medication and supplies before expiration if applicable Job Related Skills/Competencies • Thorough knowledge and understanding of clinical protocol, procedures, and standards within the area of clinical expertise., • Ability to provide operational guidance and leadership to clinical staff in the urgent care setting., • Knowledge of medical and laboratory-related accreditation and certification requirements., • Ability to assess educational needs and design and develop reasonable curricula, • Working knowledge of the use of established clinical models in the development of clinical education programs, • Technical leadership skills within the area of expertise, • Ability/willingness to travel*, • Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a positive and collaborative team environment, • Demonstrates initiative to keep clinic flow moving through effectively prioritizing work, and working with sense of urgency to focus on high quality patient care, • Strong attendance and schedule flexibility, • Performs delegated work with minimal oversight, • Show personal initiative to improve quality of clinical outcomes and increase patients seen in each day, • Ability to work well under pressure and be quick on your feet, • Demonstrate loyalty to the organization and our mission Education/Qualifications • Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS, • Current Medi-Waste Training for Bloodborne Pathogens for Healthcare, GHS Hazcom, HIPAA, HITECH & Omnibus, • Registered Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse/ MA diploma (as applicable), • Current Nursing license in the State of California, • High school diploma Physical Requirements/Working Conditions • Must maintain a clean professional appearance at all times and adhere to our uniform guidelines, • Center Based: Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens as well as erratic/unpredictable patient behavior, • The ability to stand and sit for 5 hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping); ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements; use hands to finger, key, handle, reach; some bending, kneeling and stooping; ability to bend; and ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., • Ability to be punctual and maintain satisfactory attendance record, • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Ability to work overtime should business need arise., • This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management, • Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and ability to adjust and focus, • Must be able to hear and speak effectively in English, • *TRAVEL REQUIREMENT, • This position requires a significant amount of travel (i.e. 75%). Will be required to travel and work at Centers within a 35-mile radius of their home center. Compensation Range: Compensation rate offered will depend on candidate's credentials: MA, MA-XRT, LVN, or RN