Clincial Educator Director

Position Summary

The Clinical Practice Educator is responsible for developing, maintaining, and advancing the clinical competence of nursing staff. This role utilizes nursing theory and evidence-based practice to guide educational initiatives and supports professional development for direct patient care staff.

Major Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission of Mission Community Hospital
• Participates in hospital marketing and outreach activities, including committees, task forces, speaking engagements, tours, and hospital-sponsored health fairs
• Sets up and supports staff recognition activities that reinforce behaviors aligned with the hospital’s mission and values
• Participates in departmental, interdepartmental, and hospital-wide performance improvement initiatives
• Identifies challenges and implements solutions to improve services and processes
• Assists with development-related activities, including fundraising programs
• Engages in departmental projects and process improvements that enhance efficiency and service quality
• Proactively identifies work needs and assists coworkers beyond routine responsibilities
• Engages in ongoing professional growth activities that enhance value to the organization
• Supports staff and interdisciplinary team members in delivering safe, effective, and efficient patient care
• Role models sound clinical judgment and participative decision-making
• Provides coaching and supervision when clinical practice gaps are identified
• Anticipates changing priorities and resource needs, removing barriers to care delivery
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills
• Ensures accurate completion and documentation of unit logs, quality control measures, and performance improvement activities
• Promotes a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous quality improvement
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, standards of care, accreditation requirements, and regulatory standards
• Precepts and mentors new hires, new graduates, float staff, registry staff, and experienced nurses
• Functions as Nursing Supervisor as assigned
• Actively participates in the Clinical Practice Council and other patient care, quality, and safety committees
• Assesses competency of new nursing employees and coordinates clinical orientation in collaboration with Nursing Directors and Managers
• Develops and oversees new hire and annual nursing competency assessment programs
• Manages preceptor and nurse residency program activities
• Captures and documents new hire and annual competency assessments
• Conducts clinical education needs assessments and develops education calendars
• Teaches a minimum of two CEU-approved courses or in-services per month
• Provides at least two unit-based “mini” in-services per unit per month
• Conducts clinical practice rounds on all shifts, including at least one weekend per month
• Enhances staff knowledge in evidence-based practice, critical thinking, time management, decision-making, technical skills, and customer service
• Edits, mentors, and role models to strengthen staff clinical competencies
• Promotes consistent standards of nursing practice across all care settings
• Supports staff professional growth to enhance patient outcomes and staff value
• Participates in staff performance evaluations and identification of education needs
• Assists with care planning for complex patients and evaluates ongoing competency development
• Serves as a clinical resource by clarifying standards of care and scope of practice
• Shadows staff to ensure compliance with clinical policies and procedures
• Ensures staff receive required training prior to equipment use
• Edits staff on proper equipment use per manufacturer guidelines

Qualifications

• Current California RN license
• Minimum education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Preferred education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• CCRN preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of acute care nursing experience

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to safely navigate patient care and office environments
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate written information
• Ability to hear, understand, and respond to auditory communication
• Work settings include office environments and patient care areas with appropriate safety precautions

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employer-paid life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits for eligible employees

Employment Terms

• Employment with Mission Community Hospital is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or employer at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law