Clinical Educator - High Risk Labor and Delivery

Clinical Educator - High Risk Labor and Delivery

Nurses Thrive Here. From our tiniest patients to our mom's to be. We thrive by caring for some of the most vulnerable patients in Northeast Ohio. UH MacDonald Women's Hospital is growing to meet the needs of our community, and we are looking for talented nurses to join our compassionate and dedicated team of Women's Health professionals. The Labor and Delivery unit at the UH MacDonald Women's Hospital provides services to care for inpatient and outpatient pregnant women up to six (6) weeks postpartum who have an acute need for care. Designated as a Level VI Labor and Delivery unit (High Risk Unit), services provided may or may not be for labor and delivery. The unit serves as the inpatient and outpatient obstetrical operating room, outpatient evaluation and testing site, recovery room, and unit for the immediate stabilization of adults and newborns. Intrauterine fetal procedures or surgeries may also be performed in this department.

What You Will Do

• The clinical educator provides and evaluates clinical education for licensed and unlicensed staff on all shifts and facilitates evidenced-based practice.
• Collaborates with unit leadership to ensure staff competency upon hire and annually.
• Supports leadership by facilitating staff's adherence to accreditation standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Exhibits leadership skills and ability to coach and develop staff to maintain and promote quality and affect change.
• Works collaboratively with the Department of Nursing Education and Professional Development to identify learning needs, develop and implement educational strategies, and participate in learning effectiveness evaluation.
• Adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Practice in Nursing Professional Development roles established by the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) to include: Educator, Consultant, Researcher, Facilitator, Change Agent, and Leader.
• Provides patient care as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree Required for Level 4 NICU, Labor & Delivery, Post-Partum and Antenatal Units
• Work Experience: 3+ years clinical experience in OB required. Labor and Delivery preferred. Experience with education, teaching in clinical setting (Required)
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to prioritize initiatives (Required proficiency) Problem solve and think critically (Required proficiency) Open to new ways of thinking (Required proficiency) Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups (Required proficiency) Able to coach and develop others (Required proficiency) Thorough knowledge and understanding of standards within area of nursing expertise. (Required proficiency) Knowledge of JC/CMS accreditation requirements (Required proficiency) Working knowledge of the use of established clinical and preceptorship models in the development of clinical education programs (Required proficiency) Advanced nursing skills and knowledge in area of specialty (Required proficiency) Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment. (Required proficiency)
• Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required) and Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred) Certification in a specialty clinical area or nursing professional development (Required within 1 Year)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouch Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements: 10%

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Work Locations: 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland 44106

Job: Development

Organization: MacDonald_Womens_Hospital

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular-Shift Variable

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Professional

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Remote Work: No

Job Posting: May 22, 2026, 4:00:00 AM