Nursing Education Specialist: ICU, Hematology & ETC

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Irvine seeks a Clinical Practice Education Specialist to elevate nursing staff competency across ICU, Hematology, and ETC, driving education programs and practice improvement. This role will float to other departments as needed to maximize patient safety and quality care.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s in Nursing, maintain a California RN license, and bring 3+ years oncology or related experience, with a focus on education and evidence-based practice, fostering

Qualifications

• Develops, coordinates, and delivers orientation, onboarding, and ongoing competency programs for nursing staff in ICU, Hematology, and ETC units.
• Assesses educational needs and practice gaps through data analysis, direct observation, and collaboration with nurse leaders and frontline staff.
• Designs and implements evidence-based clinical education programs that support professional practice, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Provides mentorship, coaching, and bedside education to clinical staff to promote clinical excellence and professional growth.
• Leads efforts to integrate best practices and emerging research into clinical operations.
• Supports specialty certification and continuing education opportunities for nursing staff.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote a culture of patient safety, quality care, and innovation.
• Participates in the development, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, and delivers orientation, onboarding, and ongoing competency programs for nursing staff in the ICU, Hematology, and ETC units.
• Assesses educational needs and practice gaps through data analysis, direct observation, and collaboration with nurse leaders and frontline staff.
• Designs and implements evidence-based clinical education programs that support professional practice, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Provides mentorship, coaching, and bedside education to clinical staff to promote clinical excellence and professional growth.
• Leads efforts to integrate best practices and emerging research into clinical operations.
• Supports specialty certification and continuing education opportunities for nursing staff.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote a culture of patient safety, quality care, and innovation.
• Participates in the development, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Serves as a clinical resource for complex patient care issues, new technologies, and advanced therapies specific to ICU, hematologic malignancies, and urgent/emergent oncology care.
• Facilitates simulation-based education and mock codes to enhance emergency response competencies.
• Engages in scholarly activities including research, presentations, and professional publications as appropriate.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical education

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Patient safety

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

California RN license

Job description

City of Hope in Irvine seeks a Clinical Practice Education Specialist to elevate nursing staff competency across ICU, Hematology, and ETC, driving education programs and practice improvement. This role will float to other departments as needed to maximize patient safety and quality care.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s in Nursing, maintain a California RN license, and bring 3+ years oncology or related experience, with a focus on education and evidence-based practice, fostering