Clinical Educator

Air Methods

Clinical Educator at Air Methods evaluating clinical compliance and quality operations. Overseeing training and education for clinical crew members to maintain competencies and accreditation.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,525 - $122,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical compliance, quality assurance, and educational program development for clinical teams, with a focus on maintaining accreditation and enhancing clinical competencies through effective training and mentorship.

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Clinical Compliance EvaluationHigh-Fidelity Simulation ExperienceFlight Nurse Certification (CFRN) or Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C)Educational Program DevelopmentMentorship and Leadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Operations ManagementAccreditation MaintenanceStatistical AnalysisObjective Assessment FrameworksScenario DevelopmentPolicy and Procedure DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationInvasive Lab TrainingContinuing Education RequirementsEmergency Medical Equipment Training

Soft Skills

Excellent Written and Verbal CommunicationStrong Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailProfessional Attitude

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteSmartsheetLearning TechnologiesSimulation Labs

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA or BSN)Flight Nurse Certification (CFRN)Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C)

Industry Keywords

Clinical QualityAir Medical ResearchContinuing Education TrainingClinical CompetencyPatient Care Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for evaluating clinical compliance and quality including all aspects of clinical operations.
Oversee and coordinate local orientation and participate in the development and oversight of all recurrent continuing education training for clinical crew members within assigned area to achieve and maintain required competencies.
Develop and assist with scenario and clinical content for new hires and recurrent clinical teammates.
Assists in mentoring clinicians that are placed on clinical education plans.
Coordinate activities to achieve and maintain accreditation.
Participates in air medical research.
Assists with maintaining and improving clinical quality, clinical compliance, accreditation and successful reaccreditation.
Performs as clinical expert.
Lead and assist the RCEM with new employee orientation to include oversight of schedules and base assignments.
Provide leadership to orientees and preceptors and serve as a role model through the orientation process.
This includes development of area-specific orientation of local protocol and procedures for new employees.
Work collaboratively with RCEM and RCD to assist in the oversight of new employees’ clinical preceptorship.
Collaborate with area RCEM and RCD in maintaining mutual resources for education available to all flight crews within the region to assist with maintaining and improving clinical quality.
Actively assist and teach in simulation labs, invasive labs and other programs with learning technologies to evaluate and enhance new hire and recurrent clinical teammates.
Lead content development and continuing education requirements to maintain compliance and quality with all accrediting, regulating and credentialing agencies.
Support the implementation of management decisions that affect air medical practice in the clinical area.
Plan educational programming for new and changing programs of care.
Assist in the development of policies and procedures as requested to assist and maintaining clinical quality.
Develop simulation and other various learning technology scenarios for clinical competency and learning stage(s) improvement.
Evaluate performance of clinical teammates during educational programs and utilize findings for continued improvement.
Incorporate objective assessment of classroom and clinical performance into evidence-based evaluation framework.
Apply measurement instruments and statistical analysis, seeking consultation when needed.
Assist RCEM, RCD and Director of Clinical Education in assessing educational requirements (didactic, clinical, certifications, specialty equipment and training) throughout the region and for established programs acquired by Air Methods.
Lead the annual competency training, protocol testing, and initial training for new medical equipment and/or procedures.
Assist in developing and revision medical standards and guidelines in collaboration with RCEM, Director of Clinical Education, RCD, and Medical Director(s).
Assist with maintaining accreditation and successful reaccreditation.
Assist the RCEM with developing region-specific guidance for the Training Blueprint.
Accept committee and workgroup appointments and actively participate to affect change in patient care.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); and five or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four or more years previous flight experience
2 years or more Education/instructor experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude
Ability to multi-task efficiently, works in a fast paced environment on multiple projects and has a strong attention for detail
Experience in high-fidelity simulation is preferred
Specialty/subject matter expert in one or more areas: ventilation, airway management, mechanical circulatory devices, resuscitation, high-risk obstetrics, pediatrics, neonatal management.
Ability to participate and rotate administrator on call for specialty equipment and high-risk patient populations.
Demonstrates skill in navigating and communicating in a complex environment.
Fosters achievement across multiple disciplines of education/development goals and objectives.
Interacts with all disciplines in an ethical, consistent, fair, timely appropriate and decisive manner in accordance with organizational-wide policies.
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proficient in Smartsheet or other software as a service (SaaS) certificates, licenses, registrations meet qualifications of Flight Nurse of Flight Paramedic Specialty certification in compliance with CAMTS standards CFRN or FP-C required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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