Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse Educator

Clinical Management Consultants; California; On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is seeking a Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse Educator in Northern California. This role partners with nursing education leadership, medical-surgical directors, and hospital executives to advance bedside education, patient care excellence, and staff development.

The ideal candidate will lead onboarding, competency validation, ongoing education, and evidence-based practice initiatives while contributing to quality improvement across services.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff development across medical-surgical services.
• Oversee competency validation and onboarding.
• Coordinate continuing education and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Drive quality improvement programs hospital-wide.

Job description

— bring clinical expertise to a high-performing hospital where nursing excellence, innovation, and professional growth come together. This exciting Northern California nursing education opportunity offers the chance to inspire bedside teams while advancing exceptional medical-surgical patient care. 🩺

The Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse Educator will join a respected, community-focused healthcare organization recognized for quality, patient safety, clinical achievement, and compassionate service. Advanced medical technology, modern treatment capabilities, evidence-based practices, strong community support, and ongoing investments in nursing education make this hospital an outstanding destination for an experienced nurse educator.

The Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse Educator will report to nursing education leadership and collaborate closely with medical-surgical directors, nurse managers, clinical specialists, and hospital executives. Supported by friendly nurses and a diverse multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse Educator will lead staff development, competency validation, onboarding, continuing education, evidence-based practice initiatives, and quality improvement programs across medical-surgical services.

The Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse Educator will enjoy a rewarding lifestyle near California’s scenic Central Coast, with easy access to Monterey Bay, Big Sur, Santa Cruz, and destinations throughout Northern California. Year-round mild weather, coastal hiking, cycling, golf, kayaking, live concerts, celebrated wineries, farmers markets, cultural festivals, and renowned farm-to-table cuisine create an exceptional balance between career advancement and outdoor living.

The Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse Educator may earn compensation up to $190,000, along with a full suite of health and retirement benefits. Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse Educator candidates ready to shape the future of nursing practice are encouraged to connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter and open the door to this exceptional career opportunity.