Clinical Nurse Educator - Per Diem

Jefferson Health • Port Townsend, WA

114d • $37 - $64

About The Position

Jefferson Healthcare is seeking a per-diem Clinical Educator who is a registered nurse with a BSN degree and has expertise in education. The Per-Diem Clinical Nurse Educator serves as a resource and role model for nursing staff, supporting professional development, clinical competency, and compliance with hospital standards of care. This role is responsible for facilitating clinical new employee orientation, onboarding, and the delivery of American Heart Association (AHA) certification courses including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). The educator fosters an environment of continuous learning and evidence-based practice to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Requirements

• Current Washington State RN license in good standing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or relevant degree required
• Minimum five years of acute nursing care experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS required

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in Nursing, Education, or related specialty preferred
• Previous experience as a clinical educator preferred
• Advanced current certification preferred for specific patient population: PALS, ENPC, TNCC, ANA Med-Surg, NRP, Wound Care, Conscious Sedation

Responsibilities

• Develops and operationalizes effective methods of educating patient care staff focused on knowledge, skills and attitudes requisite for safe, competent and effective patient care practice
• Identifies need, develops and offers specific education programs relevant to needs assessment and identified gaps in knowledge for assigned areas
• Collaborates with nursing leadership, managers, and preceptors to assess learning needs and tailor educational support
• Promotes evidence-based nursing practice through assessment, dissemination of information, analysis of practice, coaching and mentoring
• Manages factors related to safety and effectiveness in planning and delivery of professional development activities
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of competency-based education model, incorporating competency assessment into all educational activities
• Assists in development of educational programs for unlicensed nursing support personnel
• Appreciates differences in learning styles, cultures and generational differences of learners participating in educational activities and develops activities to enhance participation and learning

Benefits

• 15% Additional Hourly Rate in lieu of benefits
• Hands-on training
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree