RN, Clinical Nurse Educator III, Home Health

Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

About the role

Coordinates and performs educational activities that promote the competency and development of Sutter Health's nursing staff, including orientation, competency validation, in-service, and continuing education. Assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates nursing educational programs in response to health care demands, trends, identified learning needs, department goals, quality improvement measures, risk management, regulatory changes, and compliancy criteria.

Designs educational offerings (courses, simulations, programs) using processes and methodologies that incorporate the principles of adult education and learning styles. Directs the delivery of education for nursing orientation, conducts competency assessments, facilitates ongoing development, and establishes courses and programs based on annual needs assessments and educational compliancy requirements. Delivers education activities that validate, develop, maintain, and enhance the knowledge and skills of nursing staff.

Maintains educational and competency records in compliance with hospital, Department of Healthcare Services (DHS), Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), The Joint Commission (TJC), and the Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ) standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing educational programs.
• Design educational offerings using adult education principles and learning styles.
• Direct the delivery of education for nursing orientation and competency assessments.
• Maintain educational and competency records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Deliver education activities to enhance nursing staff knowledge and skills.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Develop collaborative relationships with internal and external groups to coordinate educational needs and ensure compliance.
• Work independently and as part of a team with exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Prioritize and delegate assignments under varied and urgent conditions.
• Identify and solve complex problems based on analysis of multiple sources of information.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN-Registered Nurse of California license.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• Department-specific certification: COS-C (Certificate for OASIS Specialist-Clinical) within 90 days of hire.
• 5 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills

• Broad knowledge of clinical nursing, including current trends, safety precautions, equipment, and electronic healthcare records (EHR) management software.
• Working understanding of adult teaching/learning theories and program assessment, design, promotion, marketing, implementation, and evaluation processes.
• General knowledge of the scope of practice, evidence-based practices, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Patients’ Bill of Rights.
• Attention to detail with time management and organizational skills.
• Solid written and public speaking skills, including the ability to explain medical, technical, or sensitive information clearly and professionally.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and working understanding of Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Captivate, HealthStream, and Epic.
• Aptitude for learning new programs.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Pay range is $78.30 to $109.62 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Schedule

• Full Time
• Shift: Days, 8 hours per day
• Days of the week: Monday - Friday
• Weekend requirements: Rotating Weekends
• Weekly hours: 40