Emergency Department Clinical Educator

Bay Area Hospital; Oregon; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital in Oregon seeks an Emergency Department Clinical Educator to lead education, orientation, competency validation, and clinical coordination within the ED. You will partner with the Nurse Manager and interdisciplinary teams to support evidence-based emergency nursing practice, emergency preparedness, quality improvement, and safe, timely patient- and family-centered care.

The role requires current Oregon RN licensure, ED nursing experience, and strong skills in mentoring,

Qualifications

• Current Oregon RN license is required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN/MSN preferred.
• ACLS, BLS, TNCC, and PALS/ENPC or equivalent certifications needed within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides ED education through classroom, bedside teaching, simulation, skills validation, and just‑in‑time training.
• Coordinates orientation plans for new and transferring staff with Nurse Manager and preceptors.
• Identifies learning gaps and arranges remediation in collaboration with leadership.
• Develops preceptors and mentors staff to strengthen clinical judgment and professional development.
• Manages annual and ongoing department competency validation and records.
• Participates in mock codes, simulations, disaster drills, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Serves as a clinical resource and supports staffing and patient flow based on acuity and competency.
• Promotes patient- and family-centered care and effective interdepartmental communication.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Clinical education

Mentoring

Simulation training

Quality improvement

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Oregon RN license

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Nursing preferred

ACLS certification

PALS/ENPC or equivalent

TNCC

BLS

National emergency nursing certification (CEN) preferred

Job description

**Job Description:**Emergency Department Clinical EducatorProvides clinical education, staff development, orientation, competency validation, and clinical coordination within the Emergency Department. Partners with the Nurse Manager and interdisciplinary teams to support evidence-based emergency nursing practice, emergency preparedness, quality improvement, and safe, timely, patient- and family-centered care. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor while supporting daily department operations as assigned.**EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES**Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical. **POSITION SUMMARY**Provides clinical education, staff development, orientation, competency validation, and clinical coordination within the Emergency Department. Partners with the Nurse Manager and interdisciplinary teams to support evidence-based emergency nursing practice, emergency preparedness, quality improvement, and safe, timely, patient- and family-centered care. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor while supporting daily department operations as assigned. **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Assesses staff educational needs using patient acuity, competency results, quality data, regulatory requirements, changes in clinical practice, and department priorities.* Develops and delivers Emergency Department education through classroom instruction, bedside teaching, simulation, skills validation, and just-in-time training.* Provides education on emergency assessment, prioritization, stabilization, treatment, reassessment, and disposition, including applicable high-acuity conditions and emergency protocols.* Educates staff on new equipment, technology, medications, procedures, and protocols; reinforces evidence-based practice and hospital policies and clinical standards.* Coordinates individualized orientation plans for new and transferring employees with the Nurse Manager, charge nurses, and preceptors; monitors progress and communicates performance concerns.* Identifies learning and competency gaps and coordinates additional education, coaching, and remediation in collaboration with department leadership.* Develops and supports preceptors and mentors staff to strengthen clinical judgment, confidence, specialty certification, and ongoing professional development.* Coordinates annual and ongoing department competency validation; maintains competency tools and evaluates skills through observation, simulation, demonstration, testing, and other appropriate methods.* Maintains accurate education, orientation, and competency records; monitors completion and communicates outstanding requirements to staff and leadership.* Coordinates and participates in mock codes, simulations, disaster drills, and emergency preparedness activities; evaluates results and supports improvement plans.* Serves as a clinical resource for complex and high-acuity patient care and provides direct patient care or clinical support as assigned, consistent with RN licensure and organizational expectations.* Collaborates with the charge nurse and Nurse Manager to support staffing and patient assignments based on patient acuity, staff competency, workload, and operational needs.* Supports triage, patient flow, room utilization, admissions, transfers, discharges, procedures, and consultations; identifies barriers to timely and safe care.* Promotes effective communication among staff, providers, inpatient units, ancillary departments, patients, and families across all shifts.* Partners with department leadership and Quality/Risk Management to monitor quality and safety indicators, conduct chart and observational audits, and identify improvement opportunities.* Participates in performance improvement initiatives, event reviews, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans as appropriate; educates staff on findings and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions.* Collaborates on evaluation and implementation of evidence-based practices and department policies, procedures, equipment, and protocols; communicates relevant practice updates.* Promotes compassionate patient- and family-centered care, supports staff communication and patient education, and assists with addressing concerns and improving patient experience.* Supports regulatory and accreditation readiness and a safe clinical environment; participates in meetings, shared governance, committees, and workgroups and serves as a liaison with Nursing Education, Quality, and other departments.* Performs other duties as assigned.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** Demonstrated clinical competence in emergency nursing, high-acuity patient care, and evidence-based practice.* Ability to assess learning needs, develop educational resources, facilitate training, and validate clinical competencies.* Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills.* Ability to mentor staff, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.* Ability to coordinate patient flow and competing priorities in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment.* Ability to analyze quality data, identify practice gaps, and support patient safety and performance improvement.**EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES*** Current Registered Nurse license in Oregon required.* Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.* Organization approved workplace violence training required or obtained by the last day of the month after 90 day grace period.* American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support card or obtain within 6 months of hire* American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nurses’ Association Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course card or obtain within 1 year of hire* Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) card for initial certification or obtain within 1 year of hire* American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required* National certification in emergency nursing (CEN or equivalent) preferred* undefined **EXPERIENCE*** Emergency Department nursing experience required.* Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience* Experience with precepting, mentoring, staff education, or clinical leadership required.* Experience with simulation-based education, clinical competency development and validation, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and emergency preparedness or disaster planning preferred. **GENERAL INFORMATION** Union Affiliation: None The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required. **Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements*** Works primarily in a hospital Emergency Department with frequent standing, walking, bending, and movement throughout the department.* May be required to lift up to 50 pounds* Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids* Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone* Requires frequent use of personal computer* Must demonstrate manual dexterity* Provides direct patient care and assists with clinical activities consistent with RN licensure and organizational expectations.* Maintains sound judgment and effective performance in a high-acuity, fast-paced, unpredictable environment.* Responds to medical emergencies, behavioral emergencies, disaster situations, and other urgent events.* Communicates effectively and manages competing clinical, educational, and operational priorities.* May work weekends, holidays, evenings, or varied schedules to support education and clinical operations.