Nurse Educator - Med Surg/Tele FT Day

Providence; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence’s Nurse Educator position at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA, seeks a qualified nurse with advanced clinical and leadership skills to drive educational programs, competency validation, and evidence-based practice across the care team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, strategic planning, and mentoring staff while aligning with Providence's mission to deliver patient-centered, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• California RN license upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• Within 6 months: Certification in clinical specialty or nursing education.
• 3 years acute hospital experience in clinical area.
• 3 years' experience in clinical role.
• 3 years clinical experience in area specialty.
• Master's Degree in Nursing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the educational process through assessment of learning needs and development, planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs.
• Supports regulatory compliance with respect to clinical practice through education and competency validation.
• Collaborates with leadership on strategic planning to achieve outcomes.
• Leads groups working on projects related to staff development.
• Acts as a consultant to committees and teams; recommends improvements to policies, procedures, and programs.
• Mentors staff and integrates research into practice.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Education program facilitation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

California Registered Nurse License

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Certification in clinical specialty or nursing education within 6 months

3 years Acute hospital experience in clinical area

3 years' experience in clinical role

3 years clinical experience in area specialty

Master's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Description
The Nurse Educator/ Nursing Professional Development Practitioner is a professional nurse with advanced clinical, leadership, and staff development knowledge and skills. Supports the professional and clinical development of the bedside nurse and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence in the delivery of evidence-based nursing care. Facilitates the educational process through assessment of learning needs; and development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and activities, in collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams. Facilitates all levels of competency validation, from orientation through advanced. Collaborates with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance with respect to clinical practice through education and competency validation. Participates in strategic planning to achieve outcomes. Leads groups working on projects related to staff development. Acts as a consultant to committees and teams; and makes recommendations for improving the quality of patient care through the development and revision of policies, procedures, and programs. Supports the integration of research into practice. Is a resource and mentor to staff.

Description
The Nurse Educator/ Nursing Professional Development Practitioner is a professional nurse with advanced clinical, leadership, and staff development knowledge and skills. Supports the professional and clinical development of the bedside nurse and fosters empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence in the delivery of evidence-based nursing care. Facilitates the educational process through assessment of learning needs; and development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and activities, in collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams. Facilitates all levels of competency validation, from orientation through advanced. Collaborates with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance with respect to clinical practice through education and competency validation. Participates in strategic planning to achieve outcomes. Leads groups working on projects related to staff development. Acts as a consultant to committees and teams; and makes recommendations for improving the quality of patient care through the development and revision of policies, procedures, and programs. Supports the integration of research into practice. Is a resource and mentor to staff.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Upon hire: California Registered Nurse License.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: Certification in clinical specialty, or nursing education.
• 3 years Acute hospital experience in clinical area.
• 3 years' experience in clinical role.
• 3 years clinical experience in area specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About The Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 456776

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Clinical Education

Job Function: Clinical Support

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Nursing

Department: 7540 SJO INSERVICE EDUC

Address: CA Orange 1100 W Stewart Dr

Work Location: St Joseph Hospital-Orange

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $57.28 - $88.92

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.