Clinical Nurse Educator - Med/Surg

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, CA seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator to develop competent caregivers and support safe patient care. This role blends educator, consultant and practitioner to guide nursing staff and maintain clinical competence.

Requirements include a BSN (RN license in California), BLS, and two years of RN experience. The position offers a day shift and a hourly pay range of $76.07–$95.08, reflecting market rates for experienced educators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current California RN license required.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.
• ANCC Magnet Certification eligibility required; incumbent has up to one year to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• 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 learning needs of the patient population and develops educational materials in collaboration with the Patient Education Committee.
• Based on department Quality Improvement results, develops and provides educational offerings as appropriate.

Skills

RN license California

BLS Certification

ANCC Magnet Certification eligibility

Two years RN experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

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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 haveone (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

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