Clinical Educator ICU

Tenet Healthcare; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Desert Regional Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Educator to enhance nursing education and professional development. This Full Time role will involve using evidence-based practices to guide nursing staff towards desired outcomes.

A Bachelor's in Nursing and substantial clinical teaching experience is required. The position promotes career growth and offers a supportive environment to make a positive impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching adult learners.
• Minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience in the specialty.
• Demonstrated competency in perinatal continuum of care.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and their application.
• Demonstrated ability to function autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Guide learners to desired organizational outcomes.
• Serve as a mentor and advocate for nursing professional development.
• Utilize evidence-based practice in nursing education.

Skills

Communication skills

Change management

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

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: Full Time

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:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing


2. Current, unencumbered licensure to practice in the State of California


3. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching adult learners


4. Minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience in the specialty for which the applicant desires to become educator


5. Demonstrated competency and ability to perform all duties within the perinatal continuum of care


6. Computer literacy including Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)


7. Exceptional relationship management skills and professional demeanor. Exemplifies elevated nursing practice, higher education, and professional growth and development.


8. Understanding of adult learning principles and the ability to apply them in course instruction


9. Understanding of change management principles. Ability to be a change agent by being a champion for change and participating in change processes


10. Proven ability in critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, analytical/qualitative analysis, time management and priority setting


11. Demonstrated ability to function both autonomously and collaboratively within a team


12. Strong communication and leadership skills


13. Ability to work flexible hours to meet education needs of all nursing staff (day, night, weekend shifts)


14. Performs other relevant duties as assigned


15. Maintains current knowledge regarding education and regulatory requirements


16. BLS/ACLS/NRP/Fetal Heart Monitoring provider status current at all times

1. Preferred:


2. Master Degree in Nursing


3. Previous experience as an educator or clinical instructor


4. Current Fetal Heart Monitoring Instructor credential


5. Certification in specialty (e.g., CCRN, CEN, CMSRN, CNOR, etc.) nursing education (CNE), or nursing professional development (NPD-BC)


6. Active membership in relevant professional organization

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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!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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