RN - Clinical Practice & Education | Per Diem | Dayshift | Clinical Educator

Adventist Health; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 120,077 - 180,115; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Shift incentives

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Adventist Health in St. Helena, CA, is seeking a Clinical Educator RN for per diem dayshift. This role focuses on developing and delivering clinical education programs to enhance nursing competencies and ensure regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing and have a current RN license, with the preferred qualification of a Master's degree and relevant experience. Competitive salary range is provided, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice is required.
• 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

• Develops and delivers educational programs to enhance clinical competencies.
• Facilitates orientation and training programs for new hires.
• Collaborates with managers to assess training needs.
• Monitors and evaluates clinical staff performance.

Skills

Clinical education

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Training and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing

Master's Degree

Job description

RN - Clinical Practice & Education | Per Diem | Dayshift | Clinical Educator

Saint Helena, CA, United States

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.

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 and 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 Licenses and Certifications

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

Benefits

• Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $120,077 to $180,115. 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.