Nurse Educator (RN) (Part-Time) - Staff Development & Education

About the role

The Clinical Educator – RN works directly with the leadership team and staff to ensure that the unit’s educational needs are met. The role collaborates with other educators and clinical nurse specialists to maintain quality patient care, adhering to specialty and regulatory standards. It provides staff support, facilitates orientation, continuing education, and compliance with standards of care, serves as an active member on hospital committees related to clinical education, and acts as a role model for professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership and staff to assess and meet unit educational needs.
• Collaborate with other educators and CNSs to implement mechanisms that uphold quality patient care.
• Provide staff support and serve as a preceptor and mentor.
• Facilitate new‑staff orientation, ongoing education, and compliance with standards of care.
• Participate actively on hospital committees related to clinical education.
• Model professional nursing practice for all team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Current California RN license.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (American Heart Association).
• PALS or PEARS certification for all areas except NICU within six months of hire.
• Department‑specific certification requirements:
  • NICU Satellites: NRP (AAP) within six months of hire.
  • NICU Main: NRP (AAP) within six months of hire.
  • Emergency Department: ACLS within one year of hire or after promotion to CN II (not required for per diem staff).
• At least one (1) year of previous experience as a preceptor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Five (5) years of experience.
• Five (5) years of previous clinical experience in Pediatrics.
• Emergency Department: ENPC and TNCC certifications.
• Urgent Care: ENPC certification.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $71.31 to $108.45 per hour. Placement within the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.