Clinical Nurse Educator - Emergency Department

About the role

Join the dedicated team at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington, and become part of a mission-driven organization where your compassion and skills will have a profound impact. Work in our newly expanded, state-of-the-art Level II Trauma Center, serving a vibrant community in Southwest Washington as a Full‑Time Day Shift Clinical Nurse Educator (4‑10 hour days). Nestled on the banks of the Columbia River, Vancouver offers the perfect blend of city amenities and outdoor adventure, with easy access to hiking, biking, skiing, and water sports, plus a vibrant food scene, craft breweries, and arts culture, and nearby Portland for further exploration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for caregivers on clinical practice, protocols, and equipment.
• Design and deliver nursing education programs and standardized training curricula.
• Lead department‑specific orientation for newly hired clinical staff.
• Conduct learning needs assessments and guide process improvements.
• Evaluate competencies, identify performance gaps, and develop targeted interventions.
• Create evidence‑based learning experiences that support remediation and growth.
• Assess engagement, track patient quality indicators, and measure educational effectiveness.
• Ensure documentation in learning management systems and standardized tools.
• Collaborate with clinical nurse specialists and educators across the system to promote excellence.
• Support best practices for safe, effective, patient‑centered care.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of hospital policies, quality improvement, and safety programs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Licensure: Current Washington RN license or current Multistate RN license required by date of hire.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years related RN experience and 3 years in a clinical education or preceptor role required.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required at date of hire.

Pay

Competitive Pay: Annual salary range for this position is $116,438 to $174,636.

Schedule

Full‑Time Day Shift (4‑10 hour days).

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance provided to help with your move to the Pacific Northwest.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starts the first of the month after hire date—with no waiting period for Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Total Well‑being: 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, employer‑paid life and disability insurance, and robust wellness and mental health programs.