Clinical Nurse Educator

UCI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to oversee a clinical group of nursing students, coordinate clinical components, and ensure adherence to BRN guidelines. The role emphasizes education delivery, evaluation, and ongoing professional development.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing, with a Master’s in Nursing preferred, and CA RN licensure. The role focuses on evidence-based teaching and collaboration with nursing leadership to advance student learning

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of delivering clinical nursing education and training material.
• Strong ability to provide education, training and resources to nursing staff and leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical group activities and grading with FOR guidance.
• Coordinate clinical components and scheduling for students.
• Maintain currency in BRN guidelines and complete required continuing education.

Skills

Clinical nursing education

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

At the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, we dedicate ourselves to the education of nursing professionals who improve patient care and promote community and population health, locally and globally, and we strive to produce leaders in research, education, and clinical practice who will champion collaborative, compassionate, and interdisciplinary evidence-based practice. Firmly committed to inclusive excellence, we are preparing nurse scholars who advance the science that guides practice, and we are preparing future faculty and policy specialists who educate our students to address the growing, aging, and increasingly diverse population of California and the nation. The academic programs that the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing offers include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science, a Master of Science in Nursing Science, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Science.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for oversight of an assigned clinical group (approximately 6-12 students) and various activities related to the education of nursing students. This position requires the clinical instructor to be responsible for coordinating clinical components of their assigned clinical group. In addition, the faculty member must remain current in clinical practice per BRN guidelines and complete sufficient continuing education requirements to maintain currency in course content. All health requirements and appropriate certifications must be kept up-to-date with the Clinical Support Unit.

Qualifications

Essential Functions (Key Responsibilities)

• Oversee the following in conjunction with the Faculty of Record (FOR): Grading Assignments – including providing appropriate and timely feedback; Utilization of Grading Rubrics – provided by FOR; Learning activities; Course schedule; Simulation activities (See Simulation Roles & Responsibilities); Student Evaluations; Facility/Agency Evaluations Act as primary contact for assigned students related to scheduling, assignments, and progress of students, including any student remediation planning, implementation, and follow up as appropriate for course – in conjunction with faculty of record 80%
• Participate in orientation/bootcamp/lab sessions for students – in conjunction with faculty of record and other Clinical Instructors 10%
• Participate in clinical faculty orientation – to course, assignments, expectations, agency, evaluation methods 10%

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Thorough knowledge of delivering clinical nursing education and training material for orientation and skills / competency learning and leadership development.
• Strong interpersonal skills to provide education, training, and resources, and to develop positive working relationships with nursing staff and leadership.
• Detail oriented, with proven organizational skills to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and see projects through to completion on deadline
• Strong skills in written and verbal communications to collaborate productively in a team environment with all levels of internal and external personnel and to convey complex clinical information in a clear, concise manner.
• Thorough knowledge of a broad spectrum of professional nursing practices and issues.
• Thorough knowledge of methodology for conducting evidence-based research, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of nursing practice in one or more of the following clinical areas within the last five years: Medical-Surgical, Geriatric, Obstetric, Pediatric, Psychiatric/Mental Health Required

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Certificate within area of specialty preferred.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $57.18- $$70.00.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].