Specialty Nurse Educator - NICU

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include leading education initiatives, ensuring compliance with CMS/CHP regulations, and advancing clinical preparation and competence for nurses in areas such as pediatric oncology or cardiac care. This role requires strong communication and teamwork in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• BLS, PALS, ACLS certifications (Assigned on hire – RQI).
• Minimum of five (5) years of acute pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a specified area of nursing practice in pediatrics; plus one year in clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing education and training to clinical staff.
• Collaborate with the management, education, and LIP teams to identify learning needs.
• Support QA and performance improvement activities within the hospital.
• Demonstrate core values and uphold organizational strategic goals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical education experience

English communication skills

Education

California RN license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hospital - Loma Linda, CA 92354, Salary Range: $80.00 - $90.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, The Specialty Nurse Educator is a registered nurse with clinical experience and expertise in a particular area of specialty for which they are responsible to provide quality nursing education and training. This educator functions as a clinical expert, role model, mentor and resource to the clinical team, and collaborates with other members of the management, education, and LIP team to identify and address staff learning needs in a competent and cost-effective manner. The Specialty Nurse Educator reports to the Director of Staff Education and Chief Nursing Office (CNO) and cooperates with other clinical educators, and members of the patient care team to enhance the clinical preparation and competence of nurses in specific areas of specialty care such as pediatric oncology, cardiac, neonatal care, etc. throughout the hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the organization strategic plan, the goals and direction of the quality assurance performance improvement process, and activities.

Qualifications: Requirements

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license is required
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (Assigned on hire – RQI)
• Minimum of five (5) years of acute pediatric clinical experience preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a specified area of nursing practice in pediatrics
• Minimum of one (1) year experience providing clinical education to nurses in the particular area of specialty hired to provide
• Ability to lift thirty (30) pounds without assistance
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Knowledge/Skill

• Must possess good work ethics and a professional image at all times
• Knowledge of CMS conditions of participation, CDPH state regulations, CCS, and TJC (hospital, nursing care center, and laboratory) accreditation requirements as applicable to job
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications as applicable to job
• Possess strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Works responsibly in a team environment as well as independently
• Manages confidential information effectively and appropriately