Clinical Educator - ICU

Desert Care Network; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) retirement with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development & continuing ed

Job summary

Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, CA seeks a Clinical Educator (Professional Development Practitioner) to lead nursing education and staff development on a per diem basis. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, learning facilitation, and advancing the nursing profession across shifts.

You will guide learners, mentor teams, and partner with practice transitions for nursing staff while maintaining current knowledge of education and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Current, unencumbered licensure to practice in the State of California is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching adult learners.
• Minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience in the specialty for which the applicant desires to become educator.
• Demonstrated competency in the perinatal continuum of care.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours (days) to meet education needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing education and professional development to staff.
• Serve as learning facilitator, mentor, and change agent.
• Promote evidence-based practice and clinical inquiry.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Change management

Leadership

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master Degree in Nursing

California RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Desert Regional Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job type: Per Diem

Shift: Days

Hours: The Clinical Educator (Professional Development Practitioner) is an experienced professional nurse who utilizes evidence-based practice for the achievement of organizational goals related to nursing education and professional development. The Clinical Educator serves in the following roles to guide the learner to desired organizational outcomes: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, a champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for the nursing professional development specialty, and partner for practice transitions for nursing staff. The Clinical Educator possesses in-depth scientific knowledge, technical expertise, skill, and competence.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Current, unencumbered licensure to practice in the State of California
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching adult learners
• Minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience in the specialty for which the applicant desires to become educator
• Demonstrated competency and ability to perform all duties within the perinatal continuum of care
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Exceptional relationship management skills and professional demeanor. Exemplifies elevated nursing practice, higher education, and professional growth and development.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and the ability to apply them in course instruction
• Understanding of change management principles. Ability to be a change agent by being a champion for change and participating in change processes
• Proven ability in critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, analytical/qualitative analysis, time management and priority setting
• Demonstrated ability to function both autonomously and collaboratively within a team
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet education needs of all nursing staff (day, night, weekend shifts)
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned
• Maintains current knowledge regarding education and regulatory requirements
• BLS/ACLS/NRP/Fetal Heart Monitoring provider status current at all times

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Degree in Nursing
• Previous experience as an educator or clinical instructor
• Current Fetal Heart Monitoring Instructor credential
• Certification in specialty (e.g., CCRN, CEN, CMSRN, CNOR, etc.) nursing education (CNE), or nursing professional development (NPD-BC)
• Active membership in relevant professional organization

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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Salary

, $65.37 - $96.56 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience,