Clinical Educator, ED/ICU/DOU

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Los Angeles seeks a Clinical Educator for Critical Care to provide educational leadership across ICU and Emergency Department services. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and current California RN License, along with 3–5 years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include developing orientation pathways and conducting training in advanced resuscitation and protocols. This position is full-time and aims to improve the quality of patient care through effective educational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of specialty clinical experience required.
• Current California RN License required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee ICU and ED orientation pathways.
• Conduct routine in-services aligned with sepsis, stroke, and trauma protocols.
• Lead mock codes including Code Blue and Rapid Response drills.

Skills

Education leadership

Clinical training

Advanced resuscitation training

Ventilator management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing or related degree

Job description

Clinical Educator – Critical Care (ICU/ED)

Provides education leadership across ICU and Emergency Department services. Responsible for structured orientation, routine in-services, mock codes, advanced resuscitation training, competency validation, and annual critical care skills fairs to ensure readiness for high-acuity care.

Major Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Develop and oversee ICU and ED orientation pathways.
• Participate in Hospital-wide new employee orientation.
• Conduct routine in-services aligned with sepsis, stroke, STEMI, and trauma protocols.
• Lead mock codes including Code Blue, Rapid Response, Stroke, and Massive Transfusion Protocol drills.
• Oversee annual competency validation and critical care skills fairs.
• Provide advanced training in ventilator management, titratable drips, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Monitor compliance with sepsis bundles and door-to-needle benchmarks.
• Support interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain education records and accreditation documentation.

Financial Stewardship

• Reduce ICU LOS through early recognition and escalation training.
• Improve ED throughput and protocol adherence.
• Reduce hospital-acquired conditions impacting reimbursement.

Minimum Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.

Preferred Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master’s degree in related healthcare discipline preferred.

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of specialty clinical experience required. Prior experience in education, precepting, simulation training, or clinical leadership preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

Current California RN License required. BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred and required within 6 months of hire.

Work Environment

Must be able to work in a union environment and support compliance, safety, and service excellence initiatives.

Full-Time, Non-Exempt