Clinical Educator - Labor/Delivery - Sharp Tri-City - PT/0.6 - Days

sharp; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Educator to advance nursing competencies across assigned areas. The role partners with management to optimize patient outcomes and clinical practice, acting as a role model and mentor to the interdisciplinary team.

The educator supports the Service Excellence Initiative and ensures staff competencies, orientation, and ongoing development in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Five years of related clinical experience.
• BLS for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS) required.
• RN license in California required.
• NRP certification required (employer provides certificate).
• Current Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN or equivalent) required.
• ACLS certification required (ED/ICU/Telemetry settings).
• CPAN required within 6 months of hire.
• NVCI within 90 days of hire or transfer required for ED/BHU/OP.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment with infection control.
• Provides clinical education to staff and supports competencies.
• Coordinates new hire orientation and staff development.
• Act as expert practitioner, mentor and consultant for nurses and other disciplines.
• Participates in leadership meetings and committees.

Skills

Clinical experience

BLS for Healthcare

ACLS

NRP

Fetal monitoring

RN license

CPAN within 6 months

PALS

NIHSS

Master's degree (preferred)

Education

BSN or Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Hours

• Shift Start Time: Variable
• 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 - $81.490

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
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED
• BSN or Bachelor's degree in related field, required. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Current Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN or other approved course), required.
• Current ACLS; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required (ED, ICU, Telemetry, Surgical services, OR/PACU/PREOP, Labor and Delivery 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 and OP only).
• Current PALS, required (ED only).
• NIHSS within 90 days of hire or transfer, required (ED, ICU and Telemetry).
• Current STABLE Certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• 2 Years teaching or education position.
• Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) - National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 class