RN, Clinical Practice & Education - Clinical Educator, Day Shift, Full Time

Adventist Health; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Mendocino County is seeking a clinical educator to develop, implement, and evaluate education programs that enhance the competencies of nurses and clinicians. The role requires coordinating training, onboarding, and ongoing development in an acute care setting.

You will collaborate with leadership to ensure programs meet regulatory standards and support organizational goals, while mentoring staff and contributing to quality improvement and patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Three years’ recent experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• One year experience in clinical education or staff development preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice required; CPR/BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, and delivers education programs to enhance the clinical competencies of nurses and other clinicians.
• Designs processes to assess, validate, and document clinical competencies for nursing and clinical staff; collaborates with leaders to ensure alignment with standards.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations, including Joint Commission standards, to ensure compliance in clinical education programs.

Skills

Clinical education

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

RN license in state of practice

CPR/BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Job Description

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

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.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• 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 experience in clinical education or staff development: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Other professional certifications: Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-BLS: Required

Essential Functions

• Develops, coordinates, and delivers education programs to enhance the clinical competencies of nurses and other clinicians. Creates, revises, and evaluates educational materials, curricula, and instructional methodologies based on organizational objectives and evidence-based practices. Facilitates orientation, onboarding, and training programs for new hires, including nurses and other clinical staff. Conducts workshops, in-service sessions, and continuing education programs to support staff development and regulatory compliance.
• Designs and implements processes to assess, validate, and document clinical competencies for nursing and clinical staff. Collaborates with unit leaders and preceptors to ensure competency-based performance appraisals align with organizational and regulatory standards. Monitors and evaluates clinical staff performance and competency attainment through observation, simulation, and outcome-based metrics.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations, including Joint Commission standards, to ensure compliance in all clinical education programs. Serves as a subject matter expert on clinical practices, providing guidance on regulatory updates, clinical policies, and procedures. Leads initiatives to integrate evidence-based practices into clinical workflows and education programs.
• Collaborates with clinical managers and leaders to identify knowledge gaps and training needs, aligning educational initiatives with strategic goals. Serves as a mentor and resource for clinical staff, fostering a supportive learning environment. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in tailoring educational interventions to address complex clinical challenges and organizational priorities. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and strategic planning to enhance patient care outcomes and staff development.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

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.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 72880

Job Category : RN

Posting Date : 2026-09-26T03:22:47+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations :

Fort Bragg, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $114,359 to $171,538. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Nursing Instructors

Shift Length : 8 Hours