RN, Clinical Practice & Education - Clinical Educator

Adventist Health; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading faith-based health system in California is seeking a Clinical Educator to develop and implement clinical education programs. This role involves ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in nursing, experience in acute care, and a passion for fostering professional growth among nursing staff. Join a compassionate team dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience.
• Three years of recent experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• One year of experience in clinical education or staff development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver education programs to enhance clinical competencies.
• Assess, validate, and document clinical competencies for nursing staff.
• Collaborate with managers to identify training needs.

Skills

Clinical education program development

Adult education principles

Collaboration with clinical teams

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree

Job description

RN, Clinical Practice & Education - Clinical Educator

Adventist Health invites applicants to join our dedicated team as a Clinical Educator, fostering professional growth and ensuring evidence-based patient care in a supportive acute care environment.

Job Summary

Ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care by developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical education programs. This role requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment to design and lead initiatives that promote the professional growth and competency of nurses and other clinicians. Actively supports management policies and hospital operations in an acute care setting. Works collaboratively with leadership, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to foster a culture of continuous learning, ensuring that clinical competencies meet regulatory standards, organizational goals, and patient care needs.

Essential Functions

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver education programs to enhance the clinical competencies of nurses and other clinicians.
• Design and implement processes to assess, validate, and document clinical competencies for nursing and clinical staff.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations, including Joint Commission standards, to ensure compliance in all clinical education programs.
• Collaborate with clinical managers and leaders to identify knowledge gaps and training needs, aligning educational initiatives with strategic goals.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Required).
• Master's Degree (Preferred).
• Three years of recent experience in an acute care setting (Preferred).
• One year of experience in clinical education or staff development (Preferred).

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice (Required).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (Preferred).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (Preferred).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (Preferred).
• Other professional certifications (Preferred).

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Adventist Health

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.