RN, Clinical Practice & Education - Clinical Educator ED & ICU (Full time, Day Shift)

About the role

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle, San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, and delivers education programs to enhance the clinical competencies of nurses and other clinicians.
• Creates, revises, and evaluates educational materials, curricula, and instructional methodologies based on organizational objectives and evidence-based practices.
• Facilitates orientation, onboarding, and training programs for new hires, including nurses and other clinical staff.
• Conducts workshops, in-service sessions, and continuing education programs to support staff development and regulatory compliance.
• Designs and implements processes to assess, validate, and document clinical competencies for nursing and clinical staff.
• Collaborates with unit leaders and preceptors to ensure competency-based performance appraisals align with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations, including Joint Commission standards, to ensure compliance in all clinical education programs.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on clinical practices, providing guidance on regulatory updates, clinical policies, and procedures.
• Led initiatives to integrate evidence-based practices into clinical workflows and education programs.
• Collaborates with clinical managers and leaders to identify knowledge gaps and training needs, aligning educational initiatives with strategic goals.
• Serves as a mentor and resource for clinical staff, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in tailoring educational interventions to address complex clinical challenges and organizational priorities.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and strategic planning to enhance patient care outcomes and staff development.

Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required Master's Degree: Preferred Three years' of recent experience in an acute care setting: Preferred One year experience in clinical education or staff development: Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred Other professional certifications: Preferred Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR: Required

Qualifications

Essential Functions: Develops, coordinates, and delivers education programs to enhance the clinical competencies of nurses and other clinicians. Creates, revises, and evaluates educational materials, curricula, and instructional methodologies based on organizational objectives and evidence-based practices. Facilitates orientation, onboarding, and training programs for new hires, including nurses and other clinical staff. Conducts workshops, in-service sessions, and continuing education programs to support staff development and regulatory compliance. Designs and implements processes to assess, validate, and document clinical competencies for nursing and clinical staff. Collaborates with unit leaders and preceptors to ensure competency-based performance appraisals align with organizational and regulatory standards. Monitors and evaluates clinical staff performance and competency attainment through observation, simulation, and outcome-based metrics. Maintains a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations, including Joint Commission standards, to ensure compliance in all clinical education programs. Serves as a subject matter expert on clinical practices, providing guidance on regulatory updates, clinical policies, and procedures. Leads initiatives to integrate evidence-based practices into clinical workflows and education programs. Collaborates with clinical managers and leaders to identify knowledge gaps and training needs, aligning educational initiatives with strategic goals. Serves as a mentor and resource for clinical staff, fostering a supportive learning environment. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in tailoring educational interventions to address complex clinical challenges and organizational priorities. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and strategic planning to enhance patient care outcomes and staff development. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical practices, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practices. Strong facilitation and communication skills. Ability to develop and implement educational programs. Proficiency in curriculum design and evaluation. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Strong problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

Benefits

The estimated base pay for this position is $114,359 to $171,538. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $114,359 to $171,538.

Schedule

Shift Length: 8 Hours