Nurse Educator & Clinical Education Leader (Per Diem)

Desert Care Network; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) retirement with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development & continuing ed

Job summary

Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, CA seeks a Clinical Educator (Professional Development Practitioner) to lead nursing education and staff development on a per diem basis. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, learning facilitation, and advancing the nursing profession across shifts.

You will guide learners, mentor teams, and partner with practice transitions for nursing staff while maintaining current knowledge of education and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Current, unencumbered licensure to practice in the State of California is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching adult learners.
• Minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience in the specialty for which the applicant desires to become educator.
• Demonstrated competency in the perinatal continuum of care.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours (days) to meet education needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing education and professional development to staff.
• Serve as learning facilitator, mentor, and change agent.
• Promote evidence-based practice and clinical inquiry.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Change management

Leadership

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master Degree in Nursing

California RN license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, CA seeks a Clinical Educator (Professional Development Practitioner) to lead nursing education and staff development on a per diem basis. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, learning facilitation, and advancing the nursing profession across shifts.

You will guide learners, mentor teams, and partner with practice transitions for nursing staff while maintaining current knowledge of education and regulatory requirements.