Clinical Educator - Emergency Room - Sharp Tri City - Days - FT

Sharp HealthCare; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Tri-City Medical Center in Vista, CA is seeking a Clinical Educator for the Emergency Room to join our team on days, full-time. The educator will enhance nursing cognition and competency, collaborate with management, and mentor staff to improve patient outcomes.

Requires CA RN license, 5 years of clinical experience, and BLS. Master’s degree and CPAN/CCRN credentials are preferred, with strong education skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years related clinical experience.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• California RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical education to staff and orientation for new hires.
• Coordinate staff development and orientation activities.
• Serve as expert practitioner, mentor and consultant for nurses and interdisciplinary team.
• Promote evidence-based practice in clinical setting.
• Participate in leadership meetings and committees.

Skills

Excellent communication

Excellent organizational skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

CA RN license

BSN or higher preferred

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Clinical Educator - Emergency Room - Sharp Tri City - Days - FT### Clinical Educator - Emergency Room - Sharp Tri City - Days - FTApply: STCMC Tri-City Medical Center Main Campus - 4002 Vista Way: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR212169**Hours****:****Shift Start Time:**Variable**Shift End Time:**Variable**AWS Hours Requirement:**8/40 - 8 Hour Shift**Additional Shift Information:****Weekend Requirements:**As Needed**On-Call Required:**No**Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):**$62.000 - $71.750 - $81.490The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices. **What You Will Do** The Clinical Educator facilitates the enhancement of nursing cognitive skills and competency for assigned areas. The clinical educator works collaboratively with the management team to maximize patient outcomes and clinical practice. This individual functions as an educator, leader, expert practitioner, mentor and consultant for nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Supports the mission and values of the Medical Center, and acts as a role model relative to the Medical Center's Service Excellence Initiative. **Required Qualifications*** 5 Years related clinical experience.* AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED* California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED **Preferred Qualifications*** Master's Degree in a related field.* 2 Years teaching or education position. **Other Qualification Requirements**- BSN or Bachelor's degree in related field, required. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.* Current ACLS; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required (ED, ICU, Telemetry & Surgical services OR/PACU/PREOP only). CCRN, preferred (ICU only). CNOR, required (Surgery only). CPAN, required within 6 months (PACU only). If CCRN upon hire or transfer, CPAN required within 6 months. NVCI within 90 days of hire or transfer, required (ED, BHU & OP only). Current PALS, required (ED only). NIHSS within 90 days of hire or transfer, required (ED, ICU and Telemetry). **Essential Functions** * The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. 1. Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements. 2. Provides clinical education to staff. 3. Coordinates all new hire orientation and staff development. 4. Functions as an expert practitioner, mentor and consultant for nurses and other disciplines. 5. Participates on committees and task forces representing clinical area. 6. Promotes evidence based practice in the clinical setting. 7. Ensures all staff competencies are complete. 8. Attends leadership meetings and completes assignments in a timely manner. 9. Promotes patient, physician, and staff satisfaction. 10. Promotes and monitors safety, infection control and performance standards in clinical area. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).* Excellent organizational skills.* Proficient computer skills required. Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and willingness to learn other software packages as needed. Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected classSharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery.Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care.At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.