Oncology Clinical Practice Educator — Ambulatory & Infusion

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope Orange County is transforming cancer treatment by bringing world-class expertise and specialized care closer to home. The Clinical Practice Education Specialist (CPES) supports nursing staff development and clinical practice in ambulatory and infusion clinics, planning and evaluating evidence-based educational programs to enhance patient outcomes and quality of care.

This role will float to and cover other departments as needed, delivering in-services, simulations, and mentorship to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Current California RN license is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years oncology experience or applicable experience in area of specialty.
• Specialty Nursing Certification (ANCC Magnet-recognized) as updated in ANCC DDCT is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year in education (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates orientation, onboarding, and annual competency programs for nursing staff in Ambulatory and Infusion Clinics.
• Identifies learning needs through direct observation, data review, and collaboration with leadership and frontline staff; tailors educational strategies accordingly.
• Designs and delivers evidence-based educational sessions (e.g., in-services, workshops, simulation exercises) to promote best practices in ambulatory and infusion nursing care.
• Provides clinical mentorship and coaching to support nurses’ professional growth, critical thinking, and leadership development.
• Partners with interdisciplinary teams to drive quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Leads or supports clinical projects focused on enhancing patient care delivery, operational efficiency, and staff satisfaction within the ambulatory and infusion setting.
• Promotes specialty certification and lifelong learning among nursing staff.
• Collaborates in the development, revision, and dissemination of clinical practice guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in ambulatory nursing practice, infusion therapy, patient education, symptom management, treatment administration, and care coordination.
• Facilitates emergency preparedness training, mock codes, and simulation-based clinical education.
• Participates in scholarly activities, including quality improvement projects, research, conference presentations, and publication of professional articles.

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

California RN license

Specialty Nursing Certification (ANCC Magnet-recognized)

ANCC Magnet-recognized certifications (DDCT)

Job description

City of Hope Orange County is transforming cancer treatment by bringing world-class expertise and specialized care closer to home. The Clinical Practice Education Specialist (CPES) supports nursing staff development and clinical practice in ambulatory and infusion clinics, planning and evaluating evidence-based educational programs to enhance patient outcomes and quality of care.

This role will float to and cover other departments as needed, delivering in-services, simulations, and mentorship to