Nurse Educator - Clinical Development Nurse I

Kaiser Permanente; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Educational opportunities and tuition‑

Professional development and career–

Collaborative teams and clinical

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Nurse Educator – Clinical Development Nurse I to strengthen nursing competencies and advance evidence-based practice across Washington facilities. This onsite role blends clinical expertise with teaching, mentoring, and improving patient outcomes.

Locations include Renton, Bellevue, Seattle, and Everett, WA, with rotating on-call weekends. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development within a leading healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Active Washington RN license or qualifying compact RN license at hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a health-related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience in an inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing, or related healthcare setting.
• At least 6 months of clinical teaching, precepting, staff development, training, or related experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire.
• Prior case management work experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver clinical education, training, and professional development programs for nursing teams.
• Identify competency gaps and implement targeted coaching, remediation, and education plans.
• Support case management education and the application of evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with nursing leaders and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical workflows and patient safety.
• Create and refine training materials, orientation programs, and competency assessments.
• Evaluate educational effectiveness through performance metrics, feedback, and quality outcomes.
• Promote compliance with nursing standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical education

Case management knowledge

Staff development

Teaching / mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or health-related field

Master's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field

Tools

MCG certification

Epic certification

Job description

Nurse Educator – Clinical Development Nurse I (Case Management / MCG)

Salary: $137,000–$158,400 annually | Full-Time | Day Shift | Onsite

Advance Nursing Excellence. Empower Clinical Teams. Improve Patient Outcomes.

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for clinical education, case management, and professional development?

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Nurse Educator – Clinical Development Nurse I to help strengthen nursing competencies, support evidence-based practice, and enhance the quality of patient care across our Washington facilities.

This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with your passion for teaching, mentoring, and improving healthcare outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deliver clinical education, training, and professional development programs for nursing teams.
• Identify competency gaps and implement targeted coaching, remediation, and education plans.
• Support case management education and the application of evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with nursing leaders and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical workflows and patient safety.
• Create and refine training materials, orientation programs, and competency assessments.
• Evaluate educational effectiveness through performance metrics, feedback, and quality outcomes.
• Promote compliance with nursing standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Active Washington RN license or qualifying compact RN license at hire.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a health-related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience in an inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing, or related healthcare setting.
• At least 6 months of clinical teaching, precepting, staff development, training, or related experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire.
• Prior case management work experience is needed.

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MCG (Milliman Care Guidelines).
• MCG certification.
• Epic certification.
• Previous RN educator or clinical training experience.
• Master's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field.

Locations: Renton, Bellevue, Seattle, and Everett, WA

On-Call: Rotating weekends, approximately once every 6 weeks

Join a healthcare organization committed to clinical excellence, continuous learning, and patient-centered care.

Kaiser Permanente offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and career advancement
• Collaborative teams and clinical resources

Ready to Make an Impact?

Kaiser Permanente is an Equal Opportunity Employer.