Specialty Nurse Educator- Oncology

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

Job summary

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Loma Linda, CA is seeking a Specialty Nurse Educator. The RN will provide clinical education and serve as a resource to the nursing staff, coordinating with the Director of Staff Education and the CNO to address learning needs.

This role emphasizes mentorship, patient-safety standards, and adherence to CMS, CDPH, CCS, and TJC requirements, with responsibilities spanning staff development in pediatric oncology, cardiac, and neonatal care areas across the

Qualifications

• Current California RN license is required.
• BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications assigned on hire.
• Minimum five years pediatric acute clinical experience.
• Minimum three years in a pediatric specialty area.
• Minimum one year teaching/educating nurses in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical education and act as a resource for nursing staff.
• Collaborate with the Director of Staff Education and CNO to identify learning needs.
• Mentor staff to improve clinical competency in pediatric care areas.
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidential handling

Education

California RN license

BLS certification

PALS certification

ACLS certification

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