Clinical Nurse Educator - Med/Surg

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Abbott (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to develop competent caregivers and support safe patient care. The role combines educator, consultant, and practitioner duties within the Education Department to guide staff, implement education plans, and ensure ongoing professional development.

Requirements include a BSN, California RN license, BLS, and a minimum of two years as a clinical RN; a Master’s in Nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Master’s degree in nursing is preferred.
• Current California RN license is required.
• Two years of clinical RN experience are required.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.
• ANCC Magnet Certification eligibility must be maintained or achieved.
• Pharmacology test must be completed by new hires/transfers."

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and evaluates orientation programs for new personnel.
• Develops and delivers in-services and continuing education for nursing staff.
• Provides clinical coaching and staff guidance within a multidisciplinary team.
• Promotes Magnet Journey concepts to elevate patient care.
• Ensures safe and effective patient care and supports performance improvement.

Skills

Clinical education

Staff training

Patient education

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing preferred

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Education Department The primary goal of the Clinical Nurse Educator is to develop competent caregivers for quality patient care. The roles used to accomplish this consist of educator, consultant, and practitioner. The Clinical Nurse Educator is a clinical educator and professional practitioner with expertise in a specialized area of nursing. The Clinical Nurse Educator is accountable and responsible for facilitating, guiding, and supporting nursing personnel in the delivering of safe and effective patient care.

Assesses the learning needs of department nursing staff and develops an educational plan to meet these needs. Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new personnel in department. Develops, implements and evaluates in-services and continuing education programs for department in collaboration with the Education Department. Identifies the learning needs of the relevant patient population and supports the nursing staff in developing appropriate educational materials in collaboration with the Patient Education Committee. Based on department Quality Improvement results, develops and provides educational offerings as appropriate. Develops and implements house wide and department-based competencies. Participates in the development, dissemination, or implementation of department standards, policies and procedures for nursing care. Functions as a clinical role model by providing patient care, when appropriate, for the purpose of educating staff and maintaining own clinical competence. Promotes improved quality of patient care. Attends all department staff meetings. Attends meetings with Manger as needed. Provides flexible support to ensure all clinical nurse's schedule have access to educational resources and training. Provides for clinical consultation within the framework of the multi-disciplinary team meetings, as requested by the Manager. Identifies any staff or patient related clinical issues or problems and communicates to Nursing Director or Department Manager as appropriate. Provides clinical coaching to staff as needed when clinical issues are identified. Follows up with Department Manager when performance improvement plans are not met. Assists the Manager with development and implementation of new programs and projects. Utilizes positive communication skills to effect resolution and teamwork. Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies. Participates and promotes concepts of the Magnet Journey. Model Magnet principles to continuously elevate patient care at Salinas Valley Health in collaboration with the Nursing Service Departments. Applies principles established in the Accountability Grid attached. Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Master's degree in nursing preferred.

Licensure

Current California RN license.

Certifications

Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required. Maintains unit specific life safety certifications required of staff nurses in assigned department(s). New hires/transfers have up to three (3) months to meet requirements. *See Nursing certification grid. Maintains a minimum of one ANCC Magnet Recognition Program-eligible certification. Effective 1/1/2026, incumbent has one year to obtain certification. New hire/transfers have one (1) year from date of hire or transfer to obtain certification.

Experience

Two (2) years Clinical Registered Nurse experience required, preferably in specialty areas. Must have successfully completed SVMH Pharmacology test.

Pay Range

The hourly rate for this position is $76.07 -$95.08. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Job Specifications

• Union: Non-Affiliated
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• FTE: 1.0
• Scheduled Hours: 40

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Salinas Valley Health, formerly Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, founded in 1953, is the cornerstone of what would eventually become Salinas Valley Health. Today, we serve thousands of individuals and families just like you throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula and the surrounding region. Each year, our highly trained team of healthcare professionals takes our renowned quality of patient care to the next level. Our team actively utilizes the latest medical techniques with our state-of-the- art technology to improve your health and well-being.